Lou's Garrett Valley Natural Ham Nugget Recalled for Undeclared Barley

Agency Publication Date: August 5, 2017

Summary

Hahn Brothers, Inc. is recalling approximately 115,773 pounds of ready-to-eat ham nuggets because they contain malted barley, which is not listed on the product label. The recall includes 1.75-lb. vacuum-packed mini ham packages sold under the Lou's Garrett Valley Natural brand. These products were produced between December 17, 2015, and July 27, 2017, and have a 70-day sell-by date. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

Malted barley is a known allergen that was omitted from the product label. Individuals with a barley allergy or gluten sensitivity may experience a serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator for 1.75-lb. vacuum-packed mini ham packages labeled as 'Lou's Garrett Valley Natural, All Natural black forest seasoned uncured ham nugget, FULLY COOKED WOOD SMOKED'.
Confirm the product is affected by looking for case code 74045 and establishment number 'EST. 2000' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Barry Blevins, Vice President of Operations, at (443) 375-7762.
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: Lou's Garrett Valley Natural Black Forest Seasoned Uncured Ham Nugget (1.75-lb)by Lou's Garrett Valley Natural

Variants: Fully Cooked Wood Smoked

Item Code:

74045

Establishment #: EST. 2000

Date Ranges: Produced from Dec. 17, 2015 to July 27, 2017, 70-day sell-by date

Vacuum-packed mini ham packages shipped to a distributor in New Jersey and further distributed to retail locations.

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 088-2017

Status: Active

Sold By: Retail locations

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2,142 pounds

Distributed To: New Jersey

Classification: Class II

Agency Last Updated: August 5, 2017

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator for 1.75-lb. vacuum-packed mini ham packages labeled as 'Lou's Garrett Valley Natural, All Natural black forest seasoned uncured ham nugget, FULLY COOKED WOOD SMOKED'.

Confirm the product is affected by looking for case code 74045 and establishment number 'EST. 2000' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you have questions about the recall, contact Barry Blevins, Vice President of Operations, at (443) 375-7762.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.