Sofina Foods Inc. R-T-E mortadella deli meat products - recalled due to misbranding & allergen

United States

The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 15,165 pounds of ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products by Sofina Foods Inc. due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product may contain pistachio (tree nuts), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. These products were shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania for use in retail delis and food service locations. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The recalled products are:
- Various weight cases of "MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with product code 10307, lot code BE170418, BEST BEFORE 2023 JL 27 containing 7.6 kgs. clear plastic packages of "IMPORTED MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with EST 224, "BEST BEFORE MEILLEUR AVANT" date of 2023 JL 27, and lot code BE170418.
- Various weight cases of "MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with product code 10307, lot code BE170560, BEST BEFORE 2023 AU 02 containing 7.6 kgs. clear plastic packages of "IMPORTED MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with EST 224, "BEST BEFORE MEILLEUR AVANT" date of 2023 AU 02, and lot code BE170560.
- Various weight cases of "MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with product code 21130, Lot Code BE170422, BEST BEFORE 2023 JL 27 containing 4 kgs. clear plastic packages of "MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with EST 224, "BEST BEFORE MEILLEUR AVANT" date of 2023 JL 27, and lot code BE170422.
- Various weight cases of "MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with product code 21130, Lot Code BE170668, BEST BEFORE 2023 AU 08 containing 4 kgs. clear plastic packages of "MASTRO MORTADELLA PRODUCT OF CANADA" with EST 224, "BEST BEFORE MEILLEUR AVANT" date 2023 AU 08, and lot code BE170668.

These products were produced on March 27, 2023, March 30, 2023, and April 4, 2023, and bear Canada establishment number "224" on the case box.

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that a customer observed pistachio nut in ready-to-eat regular mortadella deli meat product during slicing.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in delis and foodservice locations refrigerators and freezers. Delis and food service locations are urged not to serve these products. Consumers who have purchased these products and have an allergy to pistachios, should not consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.