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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·123-2015·Announced 2015-09-16

Di Stefano Cheese Co. Recalls Parma Ham Produced Without Inspection

Di Stefano Cheese Co. is recalling approximately 1,280 pounds of Parma Boneless Ham produced in Italy that were not presented for U.S. inspection.

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 recall is classified as Class I by the USDA FSIS, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for USDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Di Stefano Cheese Co., a Pomona, California establishment, is recalling approximately 1,280 pounds of Parma Boneless Ham produced in Italy. The products were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection. The affected items include 15 lb. cases of Ruliano Collezione Regale Parma boneless ham with case code 14260 and 15 lb. cases of Ruliano 24 Parma boneless ham with a sell by date of 08-02-2016.

The issue was identified during routine record verification in the Public Health Information System (PHIS). Because the products did not receive the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. The products were distributed to distributors in California.

FSIS and the company have received no 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.

The recalled product

Product
Di Stefano Cheese Co. Recalls Ham Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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