United States
The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 61,574 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) halal meat and poultry sausage products by Alef Sausage Inc due to misbranding and possible temperature abuse. The products were not labelled with a handling statement indicating that they should be kept refrigerated, which could lead to temperature abuse of the products. These products were shipped to retail locations in New York and distributors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.
The recalled products are:
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh BEEF SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh TASHENTSKAYA SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh BEEF CERVELAT ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh Musulmanskaya Lamb Premium ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh MUSUL'MANSKAYA SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh MUSUL'MANSKAYA PREMIUM SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh BEEF BOLOGNA ZABIHA HALAL."
- Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of "Sheikh Musulmanskaya Chicken Premium ZABIHA HALAL."
These products were produced and distributed into commerce on various dates from 2018 through April 2023, and bear establishment number "EST. 21174" or "EST. P-21174" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered when the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets notified FSIS that it had observed the meat salami product stored at non-refrigerated temperatures at a retail store in Brooklyn, New York. The product is not shelf stable but was not labeled with a handling statement indicating that it should be kept refrigerated. FSIS' investigation identified additional varieties of halal meat and poultry sausage products with the brand name "Sheikh" produced by Alef Sausage Inc. in commerce that did not bear a handling statement.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be on retailers' shelves or in consumers' pantries. 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.
In case you experience harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source:
www.fsis.usda.gov
