The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·072-2019·Announced 2019-07-09

Fairmont Foods Recalls Pork and Beef Gravy Due to Plastic Contamination

Fairmont Foods is recalling ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy products due to possible contamination with clear pliable plastic. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class II by the agency, and the source explicitly states that no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Fairmont Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 35,145 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear pliable plastic. The affected items are frozen, ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy produced on May 2, 2019.

The specific product subject to the recall is 45-lb. cases containing nine 5-lb plastic bags of Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO AND GROUND BEEF GRAVY with Product Code 1F0112, Use By: 050220, and a time stamp ranging from 1615 to 0022. These items bear establishment number EST. 2WM inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant locations in Louisiana.

The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding a piece of soft pliable plastic in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness due to consumption of these products. Consumers should not consume the product; it should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fairmont Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Beef Gravy Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Fairmont Foods, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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