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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Battistoni Salami and Capocollo Recalled for Aluminum Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 13, 2017
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Summary

Battistoni Italian Specialty Meats, LLC is recalling approximately 22,630 pounds of ready-to-eat Genoa Salami and Hot Cooked Capocollo. The recall was initiated after an aluminum clip was discovered in a product shipped to a retailer. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are advised not to eat these products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The meat may contain pieces of aluminum, which can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed. This issue was discovered when a retailer found a metal clip while preparing and slicing the meat.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your product for Battistoni GENOA SALAMI WITH WINE in 18.9-lb. vacuum-sealed packages with lot codes 31B or 05A and 'Sell by' dates of 2/21/18, 2/23/18, 2/27/18, 3/2/18, or 8/17/18.
  2. Check your product for Battistoni Hot Cooked Capocollo Boneless Pork Shoulder Butt in 15-lb. vacuum-sealed packages with lot code 33D and a 'Sell by' date of 11/19/17.
  3. Look for establishment number 'EST. 2706' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (716) 826-2700 for further instructions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & 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: Battistoni GENOA SALAMI WITH WINE (18.9-lb.)
Lot Numbers:
31B
05A
Establishment #: EST. 2706
Date Ranges: Sell by 2/21/18, Sell by 2/23/18, Sell by 2/27/18, Sell by 3/2/18, Sell by 8/17/18

Vacuum-sealed packages.

Product: Battistoni Hot Cooked Capocollo Boneless Pork Shoulder Butt Coated with Spices & Paprika (15-lb.)
Lot Numbers:
33D
Establishment #: EST. 2706
Date Ranges: Sell by 11/19/17

Vacuum-sealed packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 110-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Cup and Char Pepperoni, Inc.
Sold By: foodservice establishments
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 965 pounds
Distributed To: Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Classification: Class II

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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