Bassett and Walker International, Inc. Recall Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection

Recall date

July 7, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

098-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Why it was recalled

Import Violation

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2015 Bassett & Walker International, Inc., a Toronto, Canada, establishment, is recalling approximately 1,540 pounds of beef lip products produced in Australia that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. The product was produced and shipped on various dates between March 2, 2015, and April 7, 2015, and was distributed to retail outlets and restaurants in the San Diego, Calif., area. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels ] 55 pound boxes containing Beef Lips Manufactured by Australian Est. 4, JBS PTY Limited 55 pound boxes containing Beef Lips Manufactured by Australian Est. 170, JBS PTY Limited 55 pound boxes containing Beef Lips Manufactured by Australian Est. 235, JBS PTY Limited 55 pound boxes containing Beef Lips Manufactured by Australian Est. 517, JBS PTY Limited The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products. FSIS and the company have received no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. 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 Maria Fortuna, Logistics Director, at (416) 363-7070 ext. 265 or mfortuna@bassettwalkerinc.com . 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 H…