HF Food Sliced Cooked Ham Recalled for Lack of Federal Inspection

Agency Publication Date: June 13, 2018

Summary

HF Food Distributors is recalling approximately 142 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced cooked ham products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The recalled pork was packed on April 21, 2018, and sold in 1-pound plastic-wrapped packages. These products were distributed to Head Start centers in Puerto Rico and may still be in consumer freezers.

Risk

Consumption of meat produced without federal inspection may pose a health risk because the safety and processing standards cannot be verified. While no illnesses have been confirmed, the lack of oversight means the product could contain contaminants or allergens that are not disclosed on the label.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 1-lb. plastic-wrapped packages of JAMON COCIDO REBANADO with a 'sell by' date of May 25, 00.
Identify the product by the absence of an establishment number, mark of inspection, or ingredients statement on the label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
If you are concerned about a reaction or illness, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
For questions about the recall, contact Jose Figueroa of HF Food Distributors at (787) 213-7892.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety information.

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: JAMON COCIDO REBANADO (1-lb.)

Variants: Sliced, Cooked, Ready-to-eat

Lot Numbers:

Sell by May 25, 00

Date Ranges: Produced and packed on April 21, 2018

Products do not bear an establishment number, mark of inspection, or ingredients statement.

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 049-2018

Status: Active

Sold By: Head Start centers; Wholesale distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 48 pounds

Distributed To: Puerto Rico

Classification: Class I

Agency Last Updated: June 13, 2018

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 1-lb. plastic-wrapped packages of JAMON COCIDO REBANADO with a 'sell by' date of May 25, 00.

Identify the product by the absence of an establishment number, mark of inspection, or ingredients statement on the label.

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

If you are concerned about a reaction or illness, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

For questions about the recall, contact Jose Figueroa of HF Food Distributors at (787) 213-7892.

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