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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·129-2015·Announced 2015-10-22

Shuler Meats Recalls Turkey Legs Packaged Without Inspection

Shuler Meats is recalling approximately 25,920 pounds of fully cooked smoked turkey legs that were reconditioned without the benefit of FSIS 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 source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Shuler Meats, a Thomasville, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 25,920 pounds of fully cooked smoked turkey legs. The products were reconditioned without the benefit of FSIS inspection. The recall includes 648 plastic-lined cardboard boxes containing frozen turkey legs, labeled as Shuler Meats, Co. and Belmont Meats, Co.

The turkey legs were produced from Nov. 24, 2014, through May 4, 2015. The products bear establishment number P-21309 on the Belmont Meats, Co. boxes and M-40367 on the Shuler Meats, Co. label. These items were distributed to fairs and retailers in North Carolina. The issue was discovered when staff from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture notified FSIS personnel.

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 an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Shuler Meats Recalls Turkey Products Packaged Without the Benefit of Inspection
Brand
Shuler Meats, Inc.
Manufacturer
Shuler Meats, Inc.
Category
Food — Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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