Illinois Firm Recalls Sliced Spiral Hams for Possible Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 17, 2014

Summary

Gusto Packing is recalling approximately 67,113 pounds of sliced spiral ham products sold under the Centrella Signature, Amish Valley, and Ripple Creek Farms brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, and some were exported to Canada. Consumers should check their refrigerators for specific hams with 'Use or Freeze by' dates of February 6, 2014, or a 'Best Before' date of February 13, 2014.

Risk

The hams may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can lead to fever, muscle aches, and life-threatening complications for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The company discovered the issue through internal sampling but inadvertently shipped some positive-testing products into commerce.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for any affected spiral sliced ham from Centrella Signature, Amish Valley, or Ripple Creek Farms with the establishment number 'EST. 2516' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Verify the identifying codes on the packaging, specifically case codes 71292603304, 71292645104, or 71292603312 and 'Use or Freeze by' dates of 02/06/14 or 'Best Before' date of 2014 FE 13.
Ensure the product is no longer available for consumption; if found, do not eat the product and contact the manufacturer or place of purchase for disposal or return instructions.
Thoroughly clean any surfaces, utensils, or refrigerator shelves that may have come into contact with the recalled ham to prevent cross-contamination.
If you have consumed these products and experience flu-like symptoms, fever, or muscle aches, contact a healthcare provider immediately and mention the potential exposure to Listeria.
For further questions, contact the Gusto Packing customer service hotline toll-free at 877-984-8786 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Centrella Signature, Hardwood Hickory Smoked, Spiral Sliced Ham with Natural Juices (45.5-lb. cases / individual sized hams)

Item Code:

EST. 2516

Lot Numbers:

71292603304

Date Ranges: 02/06/14 (Use or Freeze by)

Product: AMISH VALLEY, Fully Cooked, Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham (45.8-lb. cases / individual sized hams)

Item Code:

EST. 2516

Lot Numbers:

71292645104

Date Ranges: 02/06/14 (Use or Freeze by)

Product: Ripple Creek Farms, Fully Cooked, Ready To Eat, Hickory Smoked, Spiral Sliced Ham (31.6-lb. cases / individual sized hams)

Item Code:

EST. 2516

Lot Numbers:

71292603312

Date Ranges: 2014 FE 13 (Best Before)

Recall Documents

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

005-2014.pdf

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 005-2014

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Carl Buddig and Company

Units Affected: 18,997 pounds

Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: public relations office 919-255-7944

Agency Last Updated: January 17, 2014

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for any affected spiral sliced ham from Centrella Signature, Amish Valley, or Ripple Creek Farms with the establishment number 'EST. 2516' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Verify the identifying codes on the packaging, specifically case codes 71292603304, 71292645104, or 71292603312 and 'Use or Freeze by' dates of 02/06/14 or 'Best Before' date of 2014 FE 13.

Ensure the product is no longer available for consumption; if found, do not eat the product and contact the manufacturer or place of purchase for disposal or return instructions.

Thoroughly clean any surfaces, utensils, or refrigerator shelves that may have come into contact with the recalled ham to prevent cross-contamination.

If you have consumed these products and experience flu-like symptoms, fever, or muscle aches, contact a healthcare provider immediately and mention the potential exposure to Listeria.

For further questions, contact the Gusto Packing customer service hotline toll-free at 877-984-8786 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Centrella Signature, Hardwood Hickory Smoked, Spiral Sliced Ham with Natural Juices (45.5-lb. cases / individual sized hams)

Item Code:

EST. 2516

Lot Numbers:

71292603304

Date Ranges: 02/06/14 (Use or Freeze by)

Product: AMISH VALLEY, Fully Cooked, Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham (45.8-lb. cases / individual sized hams)

Item Code:

EST. 2516

Lot Numbers:

71292645104

Date Ranges: 02/06/14 (Use or Freeze by)

Product: Ripple Creek Farms, Fully Cooked, Ready To Eat, Hickory Smoked, Spiral Sliced Ham (31.6-lb. cases / individual sized hams)

Item Code:

EST. 2516

Lot Numbers:

71292603312

Date Ranges: 2014 FE 13 (Best Before)

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 005-2014

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Carl Buddig and Company

Units Affected: 18,997 pounds

Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: public relations office 919-255-7944

Agency Last Updated: January 17, 2014