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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Celebrity Extra Lean Imported Ham Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 15, 2021
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Summary

Olymel S.E.C./L.P. is recalling approximately 6,804 pounds of Celebrity brand "EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE" because it may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The issue was discovered during routine import sampling, though no illnesses have been confirmed to date. This ready-to-eat ham was packaged on November 5, 2020, and shipped to distributors in California for institutional use.

Risk

The ham may contain Salmonella, which can cause salmonellosis, a common bacterial foodborne illness characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. While most people recover without treatment, older adults, infants, and those with weakened immune systems are at risk for more severe illness requiring hospitalization.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your 12-lb. plastic film vacuum packages of "Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE" for product codes 20309 11 – 91, 20309 21 – 91, 20309 31 – 91, 20309 41 – 91, or 20309 51 – 91 printed on the side of the packaging.
  2. Verify the product has Canadian establishment number 180 inside the Canadian inspection mark located below the ingredient list.
  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 consumed this product and feel ill, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  5. For media or consumer questions, contact Richard Vigneault at (514) 497-1385 or rvigneau@videotron.ca, or contact Lennert Berg at (908) 372-6064 or Glenn Gaus at (908) 845-2079 of Atalanta Corp.
  6. 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: Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE (12-lb.)by Celebrity
Variants: Extra Lean, 98% Fat Free, Water Added
Lot Numbers:
20309 11 – 91
20309 21 – 91
20309 31 – 91
20309 41 – 91
20309 51 – 91
Establishment #: 180
Date Ranges: Packaged on November 5, 2020

Distributed to institutional users in California. Product bears Canadian inspection mark.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 012-2021
Status: Active
Sold By: Institutional distributors
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: 108 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: April 15, 2021

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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