Gallo Meats LLC., a Colville, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 82 pounds of various sausage, beef and lamb products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection although a mark of inspection was applied to the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The Italian sausage, beef and lamb items were produced on various dates between April 20 and July 27, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:
- 12-16 oz. cryovac packages of “HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE” with a pack date of 04-20-16.
- 12-16 oz. cryovac packages of “GROUND LAMB” with a pack date of 06-07-16.
- 12-16 oz. cryovac packages of “BEEF FLANK STEAK” with a pack date of 07-22-16 or 07-27-16.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 09334” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were sold to consumers in Washington state.
The problem was discovered on Sept. 14, 2016 when FSIS inspectors observed product that was marked with the USDA mark of inspection that was not produced during FSIS inspection.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Source: FSIS