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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Olymel Ready-To-Eat Ham Recalled for Import Violation

Agency Publication Date: October 30, 2023
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Summary

Olymel is recalling approximately 11,016 pounds of 12-lb. vacuum-packed "EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED" because the products were imported from Canada without being presented for required USDA reinspection. While no illnesses have been reported, about 859 pounds have been recovered so far, and the remaining product may still be in consumer refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store where they were bought or throw them away.

Risk

Because these meat products bypassed the mandatory federal import reinspection process, their safety and quality cannot be verified, posing a potential health risk to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 12-lb. vacuum packed red cross hatch packages labeled “EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED”.
  2. Look for lot codes 23208, 23212, or 23221 printed on the side of the packaging, and verify if the Canadian inspection mark contains establishment number 180.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions for the manufacturer, contact Olymel Customer Service at 1-800-361-7990 ext. 3123 or email SC@olymel.com.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for any 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: Celebrity Extra Lean 96% Fat Free Imported Ham (12-lb.)
Variants: Red cross hatch vacuum packaging
Lot Numbers:
23208
23212
23221
Establishment #: 180

Canadian establishment number 180 is printed inside the Canadian inspection mark.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 054-2023
Status: Active
Sold By: retail locations; distributors
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: 859 lbs
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Olymel Customer Service 1-800-361-7990 ext.3123 SC@olymel.com , Olymel Audrey Giboulet, Acting Director of Corporate Communications 514-754-9509 audreygiboulet@olymel.com
Agency Last Updated: October 30, 2023

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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