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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Uncle Giuseppe’s and Giorgio's Salami Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2017
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Summary

Picone Meat Specialties, LTD. is recalling approximately 5,750 pounds of various Uncle Giuseppe’s and Giorgio's brand salami and soppressata products. The recall was initiated because the products contain non-fat dry milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the packaging. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been confirmed to date, but consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them.

Risk

These products contain undeclared milk, which poses a serious or life-threatening risk to people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your product labels for establishment number 'EST. M4445' inside the USDA mark of inspection and specific case codes like P11 or P17.
  2. Identify affected products including Uncle Giuseppe’s Spicy and Sweet Dry Salami, Uncle Giuseppe’s Spicy and Sweet Soppressata, and Giorgio's Cacciatorino (Piccante and Dolce) or Soppressatta (Hot and Sweet).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  5. For questions about the recall, contact Anthony Picone, President of Picone Meat Specialties, LTD., at (914) 381-3002.
  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: Uncle Giuseppe’s Spicy Dry Salami
Item Code:
P11
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

115-lb. Box containing 6 20-24 lb. vacuum-packed packages or 525-lb. Bulk box.

Product: Uncle Giuseppe’s Sweet Dry Salami
Item Code:
P17
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

209-lb. Box containing 12 20-24 lb. vacuum-packed packages or 1,203-lb. Bulk box.

Product: Uncle Giuseppe’s Spicy Soppressata Salami
Item Code:
P11
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

192-lb. Box containing 9 20-24 lb. vacuum-packed packages or 658-lb. Bulk box.

Product: Uncle Giuseppe’s Sweet Soppressata Salami
Item Code:
P17
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

327-lb. Box containing 13 20-24 lb. vacuum-packed packages or 1,120-lb. Bulk box.

Product: Giorgio's Cacciatorino Piccante
UPC Codes:
722301281956
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

300-lb. Bulk box containing vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Giorgio's Cacciatorino Dolce
UPC Codes:
722301281963
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

300-lb. Bulk box containing vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Giorgio's Hot Soppressatta
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

400-lb. Bulk box containing vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Giorgio's Sweet Soppressatta
Establishment #: EST. M4445
Date Ranges: Produced between April 1, 2016 and Jan. 18, 2017

400-lb. Bulk box containing vacuum-packed packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 024-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Picone Meat Specialties LTD
Sold By: Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace; Retail locations in New York
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 541 pounds
Distributed To: New York
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: President Anthony Picone (914) 381-3002

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response