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Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported
1 year ago •source fsis.usda.gov
Sinclair, 26405 West Virginia, United States
FSIS is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Philippines. The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. These items were shipped to restaurant and retail locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia.The following products are subject to the public health alert:
- 150-g. can of Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF.
- 175-g. can of Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF.
- 260-g. can of Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF.
- 150-g. can of PUREFOODS CORNED BEEF.
- 210-g. can of PUREFOODS CORNED BEEF.
- 150-g. can of CHUNKEE CORNED BEEF.
- 190-g. can of CHUNKEE CORNED BEEF.
- 7.43-oz. jar of Lady's Choice Chicken Spread.
Regardless of the product date.
The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing routine surveillance activities at a retailer and found meat and poultry products from the Philippines that are not eligible to be exported to the U.S.
Consumers and restaurants who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or serve them. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enable better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ineligible-meat-and-poultry-products-illegally
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