Marisa Genoa Salami Recalled for Potential Metal Shavings Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 12, 2017

Summary

Santa Fe Importers, Inc. is recalling approximately 143 pounds of Marisa Premium Quality Genoa Salami Italian Brand because it may contain metal shavings. The affected product was produced on August 3, 2017, and sold in random weights between 3.5 and 4.0 pounds. The company discovered the issue after receiving a complaint from a retail customer, though no injuries or adverse reactions have been reported to date. This salami was shipped to retail locations specifically within California.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, which can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if ingested.

What You Should Do

Check your product for the brand name 'MARISA PREMIUM QUALITY GENOA SALAMI ITALIAN BRAND' in plastic wrapped packages weighing 3.5 to 4.0 pounds.
Verify if your package has a packaging date of Sept. 14, 2017 and a lot code of 257-100161 located in the upper right-hand corner of the label.
Look for the establishment number 'EST. 4118' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (562) 437-7775 for further instructions.
Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have 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: MARISA PREMIUM QUALITY GENOA SALAMI ITALIAN BRAND (3.5 to 4.0-lbs. random weight)

Lot Numbers:

257-100161

Establishment #: EST. 4118

Date Ranges: Produced on Aug. 3, 2017, Packaged on Sept. 14, 2017

Random weight plastic wrapped packages.

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Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 128-2017

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Santa Fe Importers, Inc.

Sold By: retail locations in California

Manufactured In: USA

Units Affected: 0 pounds

Distributed To: California

Classification: Class II

Agency Last Updated: December 12, 2017

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your product for the brand name 'MARISA PREMIUM QUALITY GENOA SALAMI ITALIAN BRAND' in plastic wrapped packages weighing 3.5 to 4.0 pounds.

Verify if your package has a packaging date of Sept. 14, 2017 and a lot code of 257-100161 located in the upper right-hand corner of the label.

Look for the establishment number 'EST. 4118' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (562) 437-7775 for further instructions.

Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety questions.