Valley Fine Foods Recalls Meat and Poultry Products due to Possible Adulteration

Recall date

October 11, 2018

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

090-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Sold / distributed

California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina

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, Oct. 11, 2018 Valley Fine Foods, a Forest City, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,516 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked meat and poultry products that may be adulterated due to presence of spoilage organisms that have rendered it unwholesome and unfit for human food, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The heat-treated, not fully cooked, refrigerated meat and poultry products were produced on various dates from Aug. 15, 2018 through Oct. 4, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels here (PDF only)] 12-oz. tray packages containing SIMPLE DISHES Chicken Penne Alfredo with case code #19034, case UPC code 1-07-42753-34709-0, and BEST IF USED BY 10/09/18 through 11/25/18. Unit UPC 7-42753-34709-3. 12-oz. tray packages containing SIMPLE DISHES Chicken Primavera with case code #19033, case UPC code 1-07-42753-34708-3, and BEST IF USED BY 10/09/18 through 11/25/18. Unit UPC 7-42753-34708-6. 12-oz. tray packages containing SIMPLE DISHES Italian Sausage Ziti with case code #19035, case UPC code 1-07-42753-34711-3, and BEST IF USED BY 10/09/18 through 11/25/18. Unit UPC 7-42753-34711-6. 12-oz. tray packages containing SIMPLE DISHES Rigatoni with Meatballs and a Mushroom Cream Sauce with case code #19036, case UPC Code of 1-07-42753- 34710-6 and BEST IF USED BY 10/09/18 through 11/25/18. Unit UPC 7-42753-34710-9. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number P-22102B or M-22102B on the side of the product package. These items were shipped retail locations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. The problem was discovered on Oct. 4, 2018 by the establishments research and development department during routine internal testing. FSIS was notified on Oct. 10, 2018. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should…