2020 Meat Recalls and Safety Alerts

CLS Gourmet CL Saigon Food Company of Philadelphia, Pa. , is recalling approximately 128,841 pounds of pork products.

The products did not undergo federal inspection.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following raw and fully cooked items, produced and distributed between April 29, 2020, and December 5, 2020, are being recalled:

• 15-oz., poly casing package of raw “Chả Sống, Sài gòn UNCOOKED PORK ROLL WITH FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP FROZEN” on the label.
• 15-oz., poly casing package of raw “Nem Nướng, Sài gòn UNCOOKED CURED PORK ROLL WITH FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP REFRIGERATED” on the label.
• 15-oz. and 30-oz., poly casing packages of fully cooked “Sài gòn CHẢ LỤA ĐẶC BIỆT SỐ 1, COOKED PORK ROLL FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP REFRIGERATED'' on the label.
• 30-oz., poly casing package of fully cooked “Sài gòn CHẢ LỤA ĐẶC BIỆT SỐ 1, COOKED PORK ROLL FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “PREVIOUSLY HANDLED FROZEN FOR YOUR PROTECTION. REFREEZE OR KEEP REFRIGERATED.” on the label.
• 15-oz. and 30-oz., poly casing packages of fully cooked “Sài gòn CHẢ HUẾ ĐẶC BIỆT, COOKED PORK ROLL FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP REFRIGERATED” on the label.
• 15-oz. and 30-oz., poly casing packages of fully cooked “Sài gòn CHẢ HUẾ ĐẶC BIỆT, COOKED PORK ROLL FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “PREVIOUSLY HANDLED FROZEN FOR YOUR PROTECTION. REFREEZE OR KEEP REFRIGERATED.” on the label.
• 15-oz. and 30-oz., poly casing packages of fully cooked “THIT NGUỘI, Sài gòn, COOKED PORK FLAVORED WITH FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP REFRIGERATED'' on the label.
• 15-oz. and 30-oz., poly casing packages of fully cooked “PATÉ Sài gòn, PATE PASTE WITH PORK & PORK LIVER.” The product includes “KEEP REFRIGERATED” on the label.
• 15-oz., saran wrap package of fully cooked “Sài gòn CHẢ CHIÊN, FRY PORK ROLL FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP FROZEN” on the label.
• 15-oz., poly casing package, fully cooked “Sài gòn CHẢ BÌ, COOKED PORK ROLL & PORK SKIN FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.” The product includes “KEEP REFRIGERATED” on the label.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “Est. 8776” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers may CL Saigon Food Co., at (215) 432-0283.

The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for raw, fresh goat meat.

The products did not undergo federal inspection and were produced outside inspection hours.

A recall has not been requested as it is believed that the products are no longer available for purchase.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following items, from goats slaughtered by Texas Livestock and Halal Meat Processors from November 7, 2020, through December 5, 2020, are subject to the public health alert:

• Various weights of raw, fresh goat carcasses, livers, kidneys and hearts sold at World Foods Warehouse, a grocery store and butcher, in Houston, Texas.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Mohamed Amziane at (346) 888-6535.

Continental Glatt Kosher Meats of Spring Valley, N.Y., is recalling approximately 61,504 pounds of turkey, chicken and beef products that did not undergo federal inspection.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

A list of the recalled items, were from June 26, 2020, through November 20, 2020, with various sell-by dates ranging from October 2, 2020, through April 18, 2021, may be found here.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 40009” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations in New York.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Abraham Gruenzweig at (845) 659-4733.

Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor of San Diego, Calif., is recalling approximately 1,115 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breasts.

The products are undercooked resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions

The following ready-to-eat item, produced on October 23, 2020, is being recalled:

• 10-lb. cases of “MARY’S FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST” with lot code 20297 and use by date 10/23/21.

The cases containing the recalled product, bearing establishment number “P-8119” inside the USDA mark of inspection were shipped to institution locations in California and sold directly to retail consumers.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Marcos Tarantino by email at marcos.tarantino@tarantinosausage.com.

Loblaw Companies is recalling President's Choice brand Maple Apple flavor Seasoned Pork Loin Roast.

The product contains mustard, an allergen not declared on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date

The recalled product, at a weight of 730 grams, UPC code 0 60383 20663 5 and a best before date of October 13, 2020, was sold in Canada's Quebec province.

What to do

Customers with a mustard allergy who purchased the recalled product should not consume int, but discard or return it to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (888) 495-5111.

Kootenay Co-op is recalling its house brand beef sausages and burgers.

The products may contain pieces of pieces of metal and plastic.

There have been no reported injuries to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold in the Canadian province of British Columbia, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact Kootenay Co-op at (250) 354-4077, Ext 124.

Cher-Make Sausage Company of Manitowoc, Wis., is recalling approximately 429-lbs of fully-cooked meat sausage.

The product, labeled as “Old Fashioned Wieners” may contain cheddar wieners with cheese, an allergen not declared on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following item, produced on July 23, 2020, is being recalled:

• 5-lb. vacuum sealed packages labeled as “OLD FASHIONED WIENERS COURSE GROUND FULLY COOKED” with sell by date “11/26/20” and lot number “2020503” on the product label.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “EST. 2420” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota,, and Wisconsin, and may have been sold intact or from a counter display as individual sausages.

What to do

Customers who purchase the recalled product should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Tom Chermak at (920) 683-5980, or by email at TomC@Cher-make.com.

Oberto Snacks of Kent, Wash., is recalling approximately 309 pounds of smoked sausages.

The product contains soy, an allergen not declared on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following item, produced on March 21, 2020, is being recalled:

• 3-oz. flexible plastic packages containing “CATTLEMAN’S CUT SMOKED SAUSAGES OLD FASHIONED” with a “BEST BY 21MAR2021 22” date and a time range between 18:35 to 19:15.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “EST. 2862B” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Stephanie Larson at (253) 437-6330.

JBS Food Canada of Brooks, Alberta, Canada, is recalling approximately 38,406 pounds of boneless beef head meat.

The products did not undergo import re-inspection into the U.S.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following raw, frozen, boneless items, imported on July 13, 2020, and further processed by another company into ground beef, are being recalled:

• 80-lb. boxes containing eight, 10-lb. chubs of “BALTER MEAT COMPANY 73/27 GROUND BEEF,” with “USE BY/FREEZE BY” dates of 08/09/2020 or 08/10/2020, pack dates of 072020, 072120, or 072220, and lot codes of 2020A or 2030A represented on the label.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 11126” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina for further distribution to retail locations.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm's consumer hotline at (800) 727-2333.

Jamaican Tastee Patties of Miami, Fla., is recalling approximately 60,457 pounds of meat and poultry patties.

The products were repackaged, relabeled and sold without undergoing federal inspection.

The firm also applied the mark of inspection of another federal establishment without proper authorization.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The baked and unbaked, frozen beef and chicken items, produced on from September 2018, through July 2020, are being recalled:

• 18-oz. boxes containing 4 pieces of “AUTHENTIC Jamaican STYLE TASTEE Patties JERK CHICKEN TURNOVERS BAKED” with various sell-by dates represented on the label.
• 18-oz. boxes containing 4 pieces of “AUTHENTIC Jamaican STYLE TASTEE Patties BEEF TURNOVERS SPICY BEEF BAKED” with various sell-by dates represented on the label.
• 18-oz. boxes containing 4 pieces of “Jamaican STYLE TASTEE Patties TURNOVERS CURRY CHICKEN BAKED” with various sell-by dates represented on the label.
• 18-oz. boxes containing 4 pieces of “AUTHENTIC Jamaican STYLE TASTEE Patties BEEF TURNOVERS MILD BEEF BAKED” with various sell-by dates represented on the label.
• 112-oz. (7-lb.) cases containing 24 pieces of “Authentic Jamaican STYLE TASTEE Patties BEEF TURNOVERS SPICY BEEF UNBAKED” with various sell-by dates represented on the label.
• 112-oz. (7-lb.) cases containing 24 pieces of “Authentic Jamaican STYLE TASTEE Patties BEEF TURNOVERS MILD BEEF UNBAKED” with various sell-by dates represented on the label.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 2390” or “P-2390” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail and restaurant locations in Florida.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Lance Williams, at (305) 878-2716 or by email at lanceprt@bellsouth.net.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation of Waco, Texas, is recalling approximately 59,800 pounds of fully cooked chicken breast nuggets.

The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically flexible rubber material.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following frozen, ready-to-eat item, produced on May 6, 2020, is being recalled:

• 4-lb. plastic bag packages containing “Pilgrim’s FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS,” with a Best-By date of 06 MAY 2021 and lot code of 0127 printed on the retail package. Product cases contain lot codes 0127105009, 0127105010, 0127105011, 0127105012, 0127105013, 0127105014, 0127105015, or 0127105016 printed on the box.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “P-20728” printed on individual retail packages as well as product cases, were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and Texas.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Ed Tyrrell at (800) 321-1470.

La Bodega Meat of Farmers Branch, Texas, is recalling approximately 83,038 pounds of raw beef products.

The products were not presented for import re-inspection into the U.S.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following items imported on June 2 and June 3, 2020, are being recalled:

• “BONELESS RIBEYE ROLL”
• “FLANK STEAK”
• “FRESH BONELESS BRISKET”
• “FRESH EYE OF ROUND”
• “FRESH FLAP MEAT”
• “FRESH INSIDE SKIRT”
• “FRESH OUTSIDE ROUND”
• “FRESH TOP SIRLOIN”
• “INSIDE ROUND”
• “OUTSIDE SKIRT”
• “PEELED KNUCKLE”
• “SHOULDER CLOD”

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “ESTABLISHMENT 5” inside the foreign mark of inspection and shipping marks 0671-20 or 0627-20.were sent to distributors in Arkansas, Missouri and Texas for food service and retail sales. Products at the retail level do not have any unique identifying labels.

What to do

Consumers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Jose Torres at (214) 402-4966.

G. Brandt Meat Packers is recalling Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported.

The following items, sold in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, are being recalled:

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the store purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (905) 279-4460 or by email at info@brandtmeats.com.

Lakeside Refrigerated Services of Swedesboro, N.J., is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef.

The products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following items, produced on June 1, 2020, are being recalled:

• 1-lb. vacuum packages containing “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82.
• 1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES” and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28.
• 3-lb. vacuum packages containing three 1 lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53929-70.
• 1-lb. tray packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53944-10.
• 4-lb. tray packages containing 10 ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80% LEAN / 20% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53937-45.
• 1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/27/20 and lot code P53935-25.
• 1-lb. vacuum packages containing “VALUE PACK FRESH GROUND BEEF 76% LEAN / 24% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53930-18.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the Lakeside call center at (856) 832-3881.

Various raw beef and veal products are being recalled under the guidance of the the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following items, sold throughout the Ontario province, are being recalled:

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the CFIA toll-free at (800) 442-2342 or by email at cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca.

Jowett Farms of Blumenort, Canada, is recalling approximately 42,587 pounds of raw pork trimmings.

The products were not presented for import re-inspection into the U.S.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following items, imported on April 2, 2020, and further processed into sausage products, are being recalled:

• 20-oz. plastic wrapped tray packages containing sausage links of “Jewel-Osco Sheboygan Brand Bratwurst – Made in Illinois” with a sell-by date of 4/17/20.
• 20-oz. plastic wrapped tray packages containing sausage links of “Jewel-Osco Mild Italian Sausage” with a sell-by date of 4/17/20.
• 20-oz. plastic wrapped tray packages containing sausage links of “Jewel-Osco Hot Italian Sausage” with a sell-by date of 4/17/20.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 7779” inside the USDA mark of inspection were shipped to retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them.

Consumers with questions may contact Jowett Farms Corporation, at (204) 326-3252.

Family Traditions Meat Company of Ackley, Iowa, is recalling approximately 270 pounds of ready-to-eat beef sticks.

The product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following fully cooked, ready-to-eat item, produced on November 14, 2019, December 3, 2019, and January 6, 2020 with a shelf life of six months, is being recalled:

• 3-oz. and 6-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing “Arcadia MEATS SMOKED BEEF STICKS ORIGINAL” with lot numbers 31819, 33719 and 00620.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “EST. 46538” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Jolene Heikens or Ashley Morton at (641) 847-8116.

Amity Packing Company of Chicago, Ill., is recalling approximately 2,020 pounds of raw ground beef.

The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically clear, thin pliable plastic.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following item, produced on January 6, 2020, is being recalled:

• 1-lb. VACUUM-PACKED, packages containing “Pre 95% LEAN/5% FAT GROUND BEEF” with lot code “0060,” case code “11402” and USE/FREEZE BY date of “01/31/2020” on the product label.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 6916” printed on the right, front side of the package, was shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Pre Brands at (844) 773-3663.

Advance Pierre Foods of Cincinnati, Ohio, is recalling approximately 15,739 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties.

The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically small, green soft plastic pieces.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following frozen item, produced on September 11, 2019, is being recalled:

• 15.09 lb. frozen, bulk-packed cases containing “CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES” with product code 69097 on the case label.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “Est. 2132” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to a single distribution location in Iowa. The warehouse then distributed the product to institutions -- including schools.

While the product was distributed to schools, it resulted from a commercial sale and was not part of the food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.

The recalled product was not sold in retail stores.

What to do

Institutions that purchased the recalled product should not serve it, but discard or returned it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Worth Sparkman at (479) 290-6358.

Ashland Sausage of Carol Stream, Ill., is recalling approximately 1,092 pounds of natural casing pork sausage.

The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically pieces of hard, dark plastic.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions

The following ready-to-eat (RTE) item, produced on November 14, 2019, is being recalled:

• 12-oz. plastic packages containing 5 pieces of “BERKSHIRE NATURAL CASING SAUSAGE” with lot code S318.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 21549” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to retail locations in Illinois and New York.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Paul Podgorski at (630) 690-2600.