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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Frozen Pork Front Hock Recalled for Import Reinspection Violation

Agency Publication Date: September 5, 2023
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Summary

AJC International, Inc. is recalling approximately 17,428 pounds of frozen, raw pork front hocks that were imported from Canada but not presented for required federal reinspection. These 33-lb cases were shipped to distributors in Hawaii and American Samoa, as well as exported to Palau. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date, but the products lack the necessary safety verification that comes with the import inspection process. Consumers and institutions should check their freezers for these items and return them for a refund or throw them away.

Risk

The products were imported without the benefit of import reinspection by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, which means their safety for consumption cannot be verified according to U.S. standards.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 15-kg (33.07-lb) cases of "Frozen Pork Front Hock" with case code 18019 and Certificate Number 251497.
  2. Look for the Canadian establishment number "391" inside the Canadian mark of inspection on the product label.
  3. Confirm if the Best Before dates fall between July 14, 2025, and July 27, 2025.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. If you have health concerns or believe you have had a reaction, contact a healthcare provider.
  6. Contact Fernanda Sousa, Marketing Development Manager at AJC International, Inc. at fsousa@ajcgroup.com with any questions regarding this recall.
  7. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Frozen Pork Front Hock (15-kg/33.07-lb cases)
Item Code:
18019
Serial Numbers:
251497
Lot Numbers:
Best Before 2025.JL.14
Best Before 2025.JL.15
Best Before 2025.JL.16
Best Before 2025.JL.17
Best Before 2025.JL.18
Best Before 2025.JL.19
Best Before 2025.JL.20
Best Before 2025.JL.21
Best Before 2025.JL.22
Best Before 2025.JL.23
Best Before 2025.JL.24
Best Before 2025.JL.25
Best Before 2025.JL.26
Best Before 2025.JL.27
Establishment #: 391

Cert. No. 251497; Products bear the Canadian mark of inspection.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 041-2023
Status: Active
Sold By: Distributors in Hawaii; Distributors in American Samoa
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: 16,072 lbs
Distributed To: Hawaii, American Samoa
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Marketing Development Manager, AJC International, Inc. Fernanda Sousa fsousa@ajcgroup.com
Agency Last Updated: September 5, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response