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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Don Novo & Son Meat Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 15, 2024
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Summary

Don Novo & Son is recalling approximately 9,330 pounds of various ready-to-eat meat products, including chorizo, smoked pork ribs, ham, mortadella, and smoked pork loin, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered after a sample collected by a state public health partner tested positive for the bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date. These products were produced on December 21, 2023, and shipped to retail locations in Florida.

Risk

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can lead to fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms. In high-risk individuals such as older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems, the infection can be fatal or cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify affected products by looking for 'Don Novo' brand items with an expiration date of 3/30/2024 and establishment number 'EST. 34257' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check your refrigerator and freezer for 1-lb. Chorizo, 1-lb. Smoked Pork Ribs, 12-lb. Jamon Dulce (Sweet Cooked Ham), 5.4-lb. to 5.5-lb. Mortadella Cubana, or 1.5-lb. Lomo Ahumado (Smoked Pork Loin).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. Contact Jose Novo, Owner of Don Novo & Son, at 786-718-2840 or email donnovo@yahoo.com if you have questions.
  5. 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: Don Novo CHORIZO FULLY COOKED (1-lb.)
Variants: Fully Cooked
Lot Numbers:
Expiration date 3/30/2024
Establishment #: EST. 34257
Date Ranges: Produced on December 21, 2023

Shrink-wrapped packages

Product: Don Novo COSTILLAS AHUMADAS SMOKED PORK RIBS (1-lb.)
Variants: Smoked
Lot Numbers:
Expiration date 3/30/2024
Establishment #: EST. 34257
Date Ranges: Produced on December 21, 2023

Shrink-wrapped packages

Product: Don Novo JAMON DULCE SWEET COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCTS (12-lb.)
Variants: Sweet Cooked
Lot Numbers:
Expiration date 3/30/2024
Establishment #: EST. 34257
Date Ranges: Produced on December 21, 2023

Shrink-wrapped packages

Product: Don Novo MORTADELLA CUBANA CUBAN BRAND MORTADELA (5.4-lb. to 5.5-lb.)
Variants: Cuban Brand
Lot Numbers:
Expiration date 3/30/2024
Establishment #: EST. 34257
Date Ranges: Produced on December 21, 2023

Shrink-wrapped packages

Product: Don Novo LOMO AHUMADO SMOKED PORK LOIN (1.5-lb.)
Variants: Smoked
Lot Numbers:
Expiration date 3/30/2024
Establishment #: EST. 34257
Date Ranges: Produced on December 21, 2023

Shrink-wrapped packages

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 007-2024
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Don Novo & Son
Sold By: Retail locations in Florida
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,680 lbs
Distributed To: Florida
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Don Novo & Son Jose Novo (786) 718-2840 donnovo@yahoo.com
Agency Last Updated: February 15, 2024

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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