Santa Fe Importers product recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

December 12, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

Recall number

128-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Santa Fe Importers, Inc.

Sold / distributed

California

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2017 Santa Fe Importers, Inc. a Long Beach, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 143 pounds of pork salami products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The pork salami items were produced on Aug. 3, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 3.5 to 4.0-lbs. random weight of plastic wrapped packages of MARISA PREMIUM QUALITY GENOA SALAMI ITALIAN BRAND, with a packaging date of Sept. 14, 2017 and a lot code of 257-100161 in the upper right hand corner. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 4118 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. The problem was discovered after the company received a complaint from their retail customer and notified FSIS on Dec. 11, 2017. 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. 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. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Vincent Passanisi, president, at (562) 437-7775. Media with questions about the recall can contact Jorge Endara, general manager, at (562) 437-7775. 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 1…