 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rhode Island Firm Expands Recall Of Italian Sausage Products
Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination |
|
|
|
| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-006-2010 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan
Editor's Note: This recall release is being reissued to expand the January 23
recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of Italian sausage products.
WASHINGTON, January 31, 2010 - Daniele International Inc., an
establishment with operations in Pascoag and Mapleville, R.I., is expanding its
January 23 recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE)
varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami/salame, that may be
contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The recall is being expanded as a result of a confirmed finding of Salmonella in an
unopened salami product reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The
product was sampled during the course of an ongoing investigation of a multi-state
outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo illnesses. The product tested was not
included in the previous recall (FSIS Recall 006-2010)
issued January 23, but is similar to products bought by customers who later became
sick in the Montevideo investigation. Product subject to the expanded recall may have
been cross-contaminated with black pepper before it was packed. The company believes
that black pepper is a possible source of Salmonella contamination.
Further testing is ongoing at a
state health partner laboratory, and may determine if the product contained the
Salmonella Montevideo strain associated with the multi-state outbreak. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), FSIS, state health and agriculture departments, and Daniele International
are cooperating in this investigation. The CDC has posted information about the
multi-state outbreak on its website (http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella)
but the investigation is ongoing, and has not yet definitively identified a food
vehicle(s). FSIS is continuing to work with the CDC, FDA, affected state
public health partners, and the company on the investigation and will update the
public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.
The products subject to recall include: [Recall Labels]
- Packages of "DANIELE HOT SOPRESSATA CALABRESE," produced on 11/7/09, 12/16/09 and 12/18/09.
- Packages of "DANIELE SOPRESSATA CALABRESE," produced on 12/16/09 and 12/18/09.
- Packages of "BOAR'S HEAD BRAND HOT SOPRESSATA CALABRESE," produced on
11/28/09, 12/9/09 and 12/14/09.
Each package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 54" inside the USDA mark of
inspection and weighs approximately 3 to 3.5 pounds. These products were distributed
to retail establishments nationwide. When available, the retail distribution list(s)
will be posted on FSIS' website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms
notify their customers (including restaurants) of the recall and that steps are taken
to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the
company's Hotline at (888) 345-4160 and its PR contact, Levick at (202) 973-1335.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis,
one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be
life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the
elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common
manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight
to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can
last up to seven days.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual
representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov.
The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is
available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern
Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a
day. |
| # |
Consolidated List of Recalled Products
|
Recall Images
 |
 |
|
|
|
Last Modified: August 24, 2010 |
|
USDA Recall Classifications
|
| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
|
| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
|
| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
|
|
|
|
FSIS Advertisement Rotator
|
|
|
|
|
