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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Black Kassel Salami and Speck Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: December 16, 2017
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Summary

Piller's Fine Foods is recalling approximately 1,076 pounds of ready-to-eat Black Kassel brand Salami and Speck products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was initiated after a sample of the salami tested positive for the bacteria during routine testing. These products were produced in Canada and shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York. No illnesses have been reported to date, but consumers are urged to return the product for a refund or dispose of it.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause salmonellosis, a common bacterial foodborne illness. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours, and while most recover without treatment, some cases in older adults, infants, and those with weakened immune systems can be severe enough to require hospitalization.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for Black Kassel Pillers Dry Aged D'Amour Salami or Black Kassel Pillers Dry Aged Speck Smoked Prosciutto.
  2. Identify the affected products by looking for a Best Before date of May 12, 2018, on the vacuum-sealed plastic packaging.
  3. Verify the establishment number 'Canada 285' inside the Canadian mark of inspection on the label.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. If you have consumed these products and feel ill, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  6. For questions regarding the recall, contact Trent Hilpert, President of Piller's Fine Foods, at (519) 743-1412 ext. 240.
  7. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Black Kassel Pillers Dry Aged D'Amour Salami
Establishment #: Canada 285
Date Ranges: Best Before May 12, 2018, Produced October 12, 2017

Vacuum-sealed random weight plastic packages.

Product: Black Kassel Pillers Dry Aged Speck Smoked Prosciutto
Establishment #: Canada 285
Date Ranges: Best Before May 12, 2018, Produced September 22, 2017

Vacuum-sealed random weight plastic packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 129-2017
Status: Active
Sold By: distribution centers
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: 182 pounds
Distributed To: California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: December 16, 2017

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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 Β· Raw API Response