The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·095-2019·Announced 2019-09-28

Fisher Packing Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Products Due to Listeria Risk

Fisher Packing Company is recalling approximately 744 pounds of ready-to-eat pork products in Indiana due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 this recall as 'Class I' (High - Class I). According to the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Fisher Packing Company, a Redkey, Indiana establishment, is recalling approximately 744 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were packaged on August 27, 2019, and include vacuum-sealed packages of Fisher Meats Old Fashion Smoked Ham, Fisher Meats Smoked Ham Shanks with Natural Juices, and Fisher Meats Canadian Bacon. All items bear the lot code 19239 and establishment number 74SEIN inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The recall was initiated after the firm notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that a sample of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. These products were shipped to retail locations in Indiana. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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Fisher Packing Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
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