La Quercia Recalls Dried Pork Products Due To Insufficient Dehydration

Recall date

November 17, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

109-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

La Quercia Operating LLC

Sold / distributed

California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia

Why it was recalled

Processing Defect

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, Nov. 17, 2016 La Quercia, a Norwalk, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 932 pounds of cured, dried pork loin products due to insufficient dehydration, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Insufficient dehydration could lead to an outgrowth of harmful bacteria. The whole and sliced pork loin items were produced on various dates between June 3, 2016 and Nov. 2, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF format)] 2.65-lb. vacuum-sealed package containing one piece of LOMO AMERICANO with a best by date of 11/08/17 and lot #Z16D04V115516. 2.65-lb. vacuum-sealed package containing one piece of LOMO AMERICANO with a best by date of 10/31/17 and lot #Z16D04V116016. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/07/17 and lot #P17B07C128416. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/21/17 and lot #P17B21C129816. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/18/17 and lot #P17B18C129516. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 03/02/17 and lot # P17C02C130716. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/28/17 and lot #P17B28C130516. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 31797 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. The problem was discovered when FSIS inspection personnel found off-odor Lomo Americano product at the La Quercia establishment. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these pro…