Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat Pie Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

Recall date

May 16, 2025

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

015-2025

FDA classification

Class I

Sold / distributed

Pennsylvania

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, May 16, 2025 - Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc, in Hayward, Calif., is recalling approximately 127 pounds of ready-to-eat meat pie products from Australia that were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection upon entry into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat meat pie products were imported from Australia on or around May 1, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 5.6-oz. plastic packages containing “FOUR ‘N TWENTY TRAVELLER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PASTRY” with use by date of “AUG 20 2025” printed on the back of packaging. The products subject to recall bear Australia establishment number “265” printed inside the Australia inspection mark located on the plastic product packaging. These items were shipped to Rutter’s convenience store locations in Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and FSIS determined that the products were not presented for FSIS import reinspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers. 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 members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. at [email protected] . Consumers with food safety questio…