Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC Recalls Pork Skin Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Recall date

December 22, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

120-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Sold / distributed

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

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, Dec. 22, 2016 Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC, a Spartanburg, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,629 pounds of pork skin products that may be contaminated with Salmonella , the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat pork skin items were produced on various dates between Sept. 27, 2016 and Dec. 13, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 4022 lbs. of 9/16 oz. plastic packages containing WALLACES OLD FASHIONED FRIED PORK SKINS FLAVORED WITH Salsa & Sour Cream SEASONING CHICHARRONES with Best By dates ranging from JAN 05 17 to MAR 23 17. 3208-lbs. of 1.5 oz. plastic packages containing WALLACES OLD FASHIONED FRIED PORK SKINS FLAVORED WITH SALSA & SOUR CREAM SEASONING CHICHARRONES with Best By dates ranging from JAN 05 17 to MAR 23 17. 399-lbs. of 9/16 oz. plastic packages containing COUNTRY TIME Old Fashioned Fried PORK SKINS CHICHARRONES SALSA & SOUR CREAM FLAVOR with Best By dates ranging from JAN 05 17to MAR 23 17. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. M00888 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The problem was discovered when the companys seasoning supplier notified the company that the seasoning mix contained milk powder recalled by Valley Milk Products. Valley Milk Products recalled nonfat high heat milk powder and sweet cream buttermilk powder products on December 9, 2016, due to potential Salmonella contamination. For details on that recall please see Valley Milk Products Recalls Milk and Buttermilk Powder Because of Possible Health Risks . There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of…