Ready-to-Eat Ham Products - recalled due to possible Salmonella Contamination

California, United States

The FSIS announced the recall of 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products by Olymel S.E.C./L.P., a Quebec, Canada establishment because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. 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. The ham items were packaged on November 5, 2020. The following products are subject to recall

- 12-lb. plastic film vacuum package of “Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE” with product codes “20309 11 – 91”, “20309 21 – 91”, “20309 31 – 91” or “20309 51 – 91” printed on the side of the packaging

The products subject to recall bear Canadian establishment number 180 inside the Canadian inspection mark located below the ingredient list. These items were shipped to distributors in California for further distribution for institutional use.

The problem was discovered when FSIS collected a routine product import sample that confirmed positive for the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis­­­. The product subject to recall was determined by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to be associated with the FSIS positive sample result.

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.

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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Richard Vigneault, Media Relations for Olymel S.E.C./L.P., at (514) 497-1385 or rvigneau@videotron.ca. Members of the media can also contact Lennert Berg, COO for Atalanta Corp., at (908) 372-6064. Consumers with questions can also contact Glenn Gaus, Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance for Atalanta Corp., at (908) 845-2079.

Check the full recall details on the FSIS website: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/olymel-s.e.c.l.p.-recalls-ready-eat-ham-products-due-possible-salmonella-enteritidis

Source: FSIS