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Canned Pork and Chicken Products recalled in USA and Guam

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More than 100 tons of meat are subject to a high-class alert due to a possible foreign matter contamination.

Posted on May 27 ,11:28

Canned Pork and Chicken Products recalled in USA and Guam


Hormel Food Corp., a Fremont, NE establishment, is recalling approximately 228,614 pounds of canned pork and chicken products that may be contaminated with foreign matter (pieces of metal) the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today
The items were produced between 8-10 February this year and were delivered to the US and Guam markets. The problem was discovered after the firm received four consumer complaints stating that metal objects were found in the canned products. FSIS was notified on May 25, 2018.

There have been reports of minor oral injuries associated with consumption of the products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ food 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.

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