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SevereUSDA FSIS·116-2019·Announced 2019-11-21

Morris Meat Packing Recalls Raw Pork Produced Without Federal Inspection

Morris Meat Packing is recalling approximately 515,000 pounds of raw pork products produced without federal inspection. The products were distributed in Illinois.

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

Plain-English summary

Morris Meat Packing, a Maywood, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 515,000 pounds of various raw, intact pork products. The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside of inspection hours. The affected items were produced on Saturdays between November 25, 2017, and November 9, 2019.

The products subject to the recall bear establishment number EST. 18267 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations in Illinois. The issue was discovered when the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) received an anonymous tip that the firm was producing products without the benefit of inspection.

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. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Morris Meat Packing Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Brand
Morris Meat Packing
Manufacturer
Morris Meat Packing
Category
Food — Raw Pork
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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