December 25th 2024.
Ralph's Packing Company has recently issued a recall on their ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products. It appears that there were some missteps during the manufacturing process, resulting in misbranding and an undeclared allergen. This has caused concern for the safety of their customers, leading to the recall of over 10,000 pounds of pork products, including sausage.
Impero Foods & Meats, Inc, a company based in Baltimore, was also affected by this issue. They have recalled approximately 7,485 pounds of raw Italian pork sausage items because they were produced without proper federal inspection. These products, which were packaged in 10-pound white cardboard boxes and labeled with the words "Old World Italian Sausage," were distributed between October 3 and December 19. Some of these products may have been sold at deli counters without proper identification, which is a cause for concern.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expressed concern that some of these products may still be in the refrigerators or freezers of retailers and restaurants. As a precaution, they are advising these establishments not to sell or serve these products. Instead, they should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Thankfully, there have been no reports of consumers falling ill from these products. However, if anyone has concerns, they are urged to contact their healthcare provider.
Ralph's Packing Company was the first to recall their products on Friday. The issue was brought to their attention by a retailer who suspected that some of the products may have been produced at a facility with a suspended inspection grant. In a separate incident, Ralph's Packing Company also recalled 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna items due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. These products, which are vacuum-sealed and named "Ralph's CIRCLE R BRAND GARLIC BOLOGNA," were shipped to restaurants and retailers in Oklahoma since September 2022.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of illnesses linked to these recalled pork products. They were shipped frozen and may still be in the possession of restaurants and retailers in Oklahoma. The maker of these products, Ralph's Packing Company, contacted the FSIS to report that the label did not include milk as an allergen. It is important for companies to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their customers, and the FSIS is working diligently to monitor and address these issues.
These recalls come in the wake of a much larger recall, where nearly 10 million pounds of meat in frozen meals and salads were recalled due to possible listeria contamination. It is crucial for companies to prioritize the safety of their consumers and take immediate action when potential issues arise.
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