Olymel, of Alberta Canada, is recalling about 4,618 pounds of raw intact pork products because they were imported from Canada and not presented for import re-inspection when they entered the country. These products present a possible health risk because they were not inspected. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date in connection with this issue.
These raw intact pork products were produced on various dates from January 22, 2018 through February 5, 2018. They include: 50-pound cases containing “OLYMEL FRESH PORK BELLY SKINLESS” with case code of 0627F, a best before date of 02-19-2018 and Canada 270A; 26-pound cases containing “OLYMEL FRESH PORK BACK RIBS” with a case code of 2952F, a best before date of 02-21-2018 and 02-22-2018 and Canada 270A.; 74-pound cases containing “OLYMEL FRESH PORK LEG” with a case code of 0112F, a best before date of 02-20-2018 and 02-21-2018 and Canada 270A; and 61-pound cases containing “OLYMEL PORK SIRLOIN BONELESS” with a case code of 4328F, a best before date of 02-21-2018 and Canada 270A. Also recalled are 61-pound cases containing “OLYMEL FRESH PORK BELLY SKINLESS” with a case code of 0521F, a best before date of 01-29-2018 and 01-31-2018 and Canada 270A, and 30-pound cases containing “WILLAMETTE VALLEY MEAT COMPANY PORK FEET WHOLE” with USDA EST. 21134 and pack date of 02/05/18.
These items were shipped to retail and restaurant locations in Oregon and Washington state. They were also exported to a Department of Defense Commissary in Japan.
If you purchased these products, do not eat them, even if you plan to cook them. Discard them in a sealed or double bagged container, or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
