Bonavista Foods Inc. Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit Of Import Inspection

Agency Publication Date: December 18, 2015

Summary

Bonavista Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 4,338 pounds of cured pork fatback products because they were not presented for federal import inspection upon entering the United States. Without full inspection, there is an increased risk of adverse health consequences for consumers. The recalled items include bulk bins of 'GRAS DE DOS DE PORC SALE' and 50-pound boxes of 'CURED PORK FATBACK' sold in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Canada in late 2015.

Risk

These products were imported without required safety inspections, meaning they were not verified for compliance with U.S. food safety standards, which poses a potential risk for illness or injury if consumed.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for pork fatback products bearing establishment number 'Est. 17978' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Identify affected products by looking for 'GRAS DE DOS DE PORC SALE' with package code 306 (dated Nov. 30, 2015) or 50-lb boxes of 'CURED PORK FATBACK' (dated Nov. 27, 2015).
Stop using these products immediately and either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Angelo Gaetano, Owner of Bonavista Foods Inc., at (607) 869-9939.
For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Dispose of Product

Throw the product away

How to: These products should be thrown away.

Option 2: Full Refund

Return to place of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Combo bin GRAS DE DOS DE PORC SALE sel ajoute CURED PORK FATBACK salt added

Item Code:

Est. 17978

Lot Numbers:

306

Date Ranges: Nov. 30, 2015 (Packaging Date)

Product: CURED PORK FATBACK (50-lb. boxes)

Item Code:

Est. 17978

Date Ranges: Nov. 27, 2015 (Packaging Date)

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

147-2015.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 147-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Bonavista foods Inc.

Sold By: warehouse locations in Brooklyn, N.Y.; retail locations in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 0 pounds

Distributed To: New York

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for pork fatback products bearing establishment number 'Est. 17978' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Identify affected products by looking for 'GRAS DE DOS DE PORC SALE' with package code 306 (dated Nov. 30, 2015) or 50-lb boxes of 'CURED PORK FATBACK' (dated Nov. 27, 2015).

Stop using these products immediately and either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

If you have questions about the recall, contact Angelo Gaetano, Owner of Bonavista Foods Inc., at (607) 869-9939.

For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.