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La Quercia, an Iowa pork producer, recalled approximately 932 pounds of cured and dried pork loin products because they were not sufficiently dehydrated, which could allow harmful bacteria to grow. The recalled products, branded as Lomo Americano in both whole and sliced forms, were produced between June 3, 2016 and November 2, 2016, and were shipped to distributors and retailers in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. The problem was discovered when USDA inspection personnel detected an off-odor in the product. No illnesses have been confirmed from consuming these products.
Consumers who purchased any of the recalled Lomo Americano products should not consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact La Quercia at (515) 981-1625, and those with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit AskKaren.gov.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2016 La Quercia, a Norwalk, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 932 pounds of cured, dried pork loin products due to insufficient dehydration, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Insufficient dehydration could lead to an outgrowth of harmful bacteria. The whole and sliced pork loin items were produced on various dates between June 3, 2016 and Nov. 2, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF format)] 2.65-lb. vacuum-sealed package containing one piece of LOMO AMERICANO with a best by date of 11/08/17 and lot #Z16D04V115516. 2.65-lb. vacuum-sealed package containing one piece of LOMO AMERICANO with a best by date of 10/31/17 and lot #Z16D04V116016. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/07/17 and lot #P17B07C128416. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/21/17 and lot #P17B21C129816. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/18/17 and lot #P17B18C129516. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 03/02/17 and lot # P17C02C130716. 1.5-lb. package containing 20 slices of SLICED LOMO AMERICANO. 2oz with a best by date of 02/28/17 and lot #P17B28C130516. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 31797 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. The problem was discovered when FSIS inspection personnel found off-odor Lomo Americano product at the La Quercia establishment. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Stephanie Bates, Inside Sales, at (515) 981-1625. Media with questions about the recall can contact Ruth Holbrook, Marketing Director, at (515) 981-1625. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem .
Official record: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service ↗
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