Olymel Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Imported Without Reinspection
Olymel is recalling approximately 11,016 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that were imported into the United States without the required import reinspection.
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 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4 (Severe).
Plain-English summary
Olymel, the importer of record located in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, is recalling approximately 11,016 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products. The specific product is 12-lb. vacuum packed red cross hatch packages containing “EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED” with lot codes 23208, 23212, or 23221 printed on the side of the immediate packaging. These products bear Canadian establishment number 180 and were shipped to distributors and retail locations in California.
The recall was initiated because the products were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, a requirement for imported meat and poultry products. This issue was discovered during routine surveillance activities by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). There have been no confirmed reports of illness or 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. Retailers are urged not to sell these products. Consumers with questions can contact Olymel Customer Service at 1-800-361-7990 ext. 3123 or [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Olymel Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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