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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Market 32 Black Forest Ham Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 26, 2019
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Summary

Sahlen Packing Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 13,224 pounds of Market 32 by Price Chopper Black Forest Ham because the meat may contain pieces of plastic. The affected ready-to-eat deli ham was produced on January 25, 2019, and was shipped to retail deli counters in six states. While no injuries have been confirmed, the company discovered the issue after receiving a consumer complaint about foreign material in the ham.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous plastic materials which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your deli meat for whole hams or sliced ham labeled as 'MARKET 32 BY PRICE CHOPPER BLACK FOREST HAM with natural juices caramel color added 97% FAT FREE' with a sell-by date of 4/8/19 and establishment number EST. 5155.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. If you have questions about the recall, contact Joseph Sahlen Sr., owner of Sahlen Packaging Company, Inc., at (716) 852-8677.
  4. Call the USDA Meat & 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: Market 32 by Price Chopper Black Forest Ham (varying weights)
Variants: 97% Fat Free, With natural juices, Caramel color added
Establishment #: EST. 5155
Date Ranges: Produced on January 25, 2019, Sell by date of 4/8/19

Varying weights of whole hams sliced and sold by weight at retail deli counters.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 022-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Sahlen Packing Company, Inc.
Sold By: Price Chopper; Market 32
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7,865 pounds
Distributed To: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Joseph Sahlen Sr. (716) 852-8677
Agency Last Updated: February 26, 2019

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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