WASHINGTON, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Grey Plume Provisions, LLC, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 471 pounds of charcuterie meat products that were produced, packaged, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The salami, soppressata, pepperoni, and chorizo items were packaged on multiple dates between Aug. 4, 2015 and Feb. 11, 2016.
The following products are subject to recall: [
- 1-lb. packages of “Dill Black Pepper Salami” with Batch #008 and “Best if used by” date of Nov. 11, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Fennel Salami” with Batch #004, Batch #005, Batch #006, and/or Batch #007 and “Best if used by” dates of June 22, 2016, Sept. 30, 2016, and/or Oct. 1, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Pepperoni” with Batch #005 and “Best if used by” date of May 4, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Herbes De Provence Salami” with Batch #005, and/or Batch #006 and “Best if used by” dates of May 10, 2016 and/or Sept. 29, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Soppressata” with Batch #005 and “Best if used by” date of May 4, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Red Wine Garlic Salami” with Batch #005, and/or Batch #006 and “Best if used by” dates of May 4, 2016 and/or Sept. 30, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Gin and Juice Salami” with Batch #004 and “Best if used by” date of Sept. 26, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Chorizo” with Batch #006 and “Best if used by” date of Sept. 29, 2016 listed on the label.
- 1-lb. packages of “Kaffir Lime Salami” with Batch #002, Batch #004, and/or Batch #005 and “Best if used by” dates of July 26, 2016, March 26, 2016 and/or Oct. 21, 2016 listed on the label.
The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to wholesale locations in Iowa and Nebraska.
FSIS was alerted of charcuterie meat products produced without the benefit of federal inspection by the Iowa Department of Agriculture.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
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.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Provisions by The Grey Plume at (402) 934-7690.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
| USDA Recall Classifications | ||
| Class I | This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. | |
| Class II | This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product. | |
| Class III | This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences. | |
Contact:
Congressional and Public Affairs
Kristen Booze
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
Source: USDA