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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-043-2005 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Tara Balsley
WASHINGTON, October 6, 2005 - Sunny Valley Smoked Meats, Inc., a Manteca, Calif., firm, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 37,000 pounds of ham products due to undeclared allergens (soy and
wheat proteins), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The package labels do not specifically state that wheat starch and soy flour, potential known allergens, are ingredients.
The following products are subject to recall:
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FOOD ALLERGIES
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov
Consumers who have a food allergy, or severe food sensitivity, should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants, they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food.
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed.
Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash.
Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction.
Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.
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- One to two-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "11/16/05" and "12/26/05." Each case bears the code "31010."
- Eight to 10-pound packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "9/30/05" and "12/26/05." Each case bears the code "33000."
- Two to five-pound packages of "RALEY'S BEL AIR FINE MEATS BONELESS HONEY HAM, HICKORY SMOKED, FULLY COOKED WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/7/05" and "12/22/05." Each case bears the code "33001" or "33002."
- Nine to 11-pound Cryovac wrapped packages of "HOBBS APPLEWOOD SMOKED MEATS HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "12/15/05" and "12/22/05." Each case bears the code "33003."
- Seven to eight-pound vacuum packed packages of "RALEY'S BEL AIR FINE MEATS SPIRAL SLICED HAM, HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED, FULLY COOKED WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "11/4/05" and "12/29/05." Each case bears the code "37003."
- 17 to 19-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED, SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/13/05" and "12/13/05." Each case bears the code "37004."
- Seven to eight-pound vacuum packed packaged of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED, SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/13/05" and "12/13/05." Each case bears the code "37005."
- 18 to 20-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between 11/4/05 and 12/29/05. Each case bears the code "37006."
The products were sold to retail stores and restaurant suppliers in California, Nevada and Oregon.
FSIS has had no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic
reaction should contact a physician.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call company Chief Financial Officer, Sandy Jones at
(209) 825-0288, ext. 26. Media with questions about the recall should contact company President, Bill
Andreetta at (209) 825-0288, ext. 22.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854.
The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can presently be reached 24 hours a day. "Ask Karen" is the
FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day to answer your questions at
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305080511/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Food_Safety_Education/Ask_Karen/index.asp.
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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| 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.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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