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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·086-2019·Announced 2019-08-24

Olympia Meats Recalls Pork Sausage for Undeclared Pistachio Allergen

Olympia Meats is recalling ready-to-eat pork sausage products because they contain undeclared pistachios, a known tree nut allergen.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, an agency classification of FDA Class I or USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Olympia Meats, a Portland, Oregon establishment, is recalling approximately 198 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products are labeled as Mortadella Classica but actually contain Mortadella Pistachio sausage, which includes pistachios (tree nuts) that are not declared on the label. The items were produced on July 29, 2019, and bear establishment number Est. 39928.

The affected products were shipped to retail locations in California, Oregon, and Washington. The specific product subject to recall is vacuum-packed Olympia Provisions Mortadella Classica with Garlic and Spices with a best-by date of 12-30-2019. The issue was discovered after the firm received a complaint from a retail customer.

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. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Olympia Meats Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Sausage Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Olympia Provisions
Manufacturer
Olympia Provisions

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Same brand · Olympia Provisions

Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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