The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·083-2016·Announced 2016-09-17

Gallo Meats Recalls Sausage, Beef, and Lamb Products Lacking Federal Inspection

Gallo Meats LLC is recalling approximately 82 pounds of sausage, beef, and lamb products produced without federal inspection. The hot Italian sausage may also contain undeclared allergens.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a Class I recall, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score (4) according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Gallo Meats LLC, a Colville, Washington establishment, is recalling approximately 82 pounds of various sausage, beef, and lamb products. The recall was initiated because these items were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, despite bearing a USDA mark of inspection. The affected products include 12-16 oz. cryovac packages of Hot Italian Sausage (pack date 04-20-16), Ground Lamb (pack date 06-07-16), and Beef Flank Steak (pack dates 07-22-16 or 07-27-16). All items bear establishment number EST. 09334 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The hot Italian sausage products may contain undeclared allergens due to potential cross-contamination with soy, wheat, fish (anchovies), and milk. The problem was discovered on September 14, 2016, when FSIS inspectors observed product marked with the USDA inspection mark that was not produced during federal inspection. These items were sold to consumers in Washington state.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Gallo Meats LLC. Recalls Sausage, Beef and Lamb Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Meat and Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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