The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·053-2018·Announced 2018-06-22

Quay Corporation Recalls Pork Lard Produced Without Federal Inspection

The Quay Corporation is recalling approximately 258,121 pounds of pork lard products produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The products were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

The Quay Corporation, a Skokie, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 258,121 pounds of shelf-stable packaged pork lard products. The specific product is 28-oz. sealed plastic cups containing MARGARITA MANTECA PORK LARD with sell-by dates ranging from January 29, 2017, through December 22, 2018. These products bear establishment number EST. 17445 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced between July 29, 2016, and June 22, 2018.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. FSIS personnel discovered the issue after receiving information that the product was being labeled for sale without inspection. The items were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Quay Corporation Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit Of Inspection
Brand
The Quay Corporation
Manufacturer
The Quay Corporation
Category
Food — Pork Lard
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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