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.
(Photo source: Wikimedia)
Beef retail performance Spend on beef products increased by 2.5% year-on-year, due to an increas...
This is according to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), w...
This shipment comes as a result of a recent trade agreement and tariff reduction, facilitate...
