The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·085-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Black Forest Ham Products Recalled Due To Possible Rubber Contamination

502 Boundary Blvd. is recalling Black Forest Ham products due to possible rubber contamination. No adverse reactions 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 there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

502 Boundary Blvd. Inc., formerly known as Fletchers Fine Foods Ltd., is recalling approximately 8,694 pounds of Black Forest Ham products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber. The products were produced and packed by Sofina Foods in London, Ontario, and exported to the United States on July 21, 2016. The specific item subject to recall is a 6.02-lb. vacuum-sealed package containing one Fletchers Fine Foods CLASSICS Black Forest Brand Ham with Natural Juices. These products bear the label "Product of Canada" and "Est. #337" and have a packaging code of 16 OC 2016.

The recall was initiated after a retail location received a consumer complaint regarding the presence of various sized pieces of what appeared to be rubber material embedded in the product. The affected items were distributed to Costco and Sam's Club establishments and distribution centers in Alaska, Utah, and Washington. The products were produced on July 18, 2016.

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 an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
502 Boundary Blvd. Recalls Black Forest Ham Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: