Raw pork products recalled
Olymel S.E.C./ L.P. of Alberta, Canada is recalling over 4,000 pounds of raw pork products because the imported products were not presented for inspection upon entry into the U.S., according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Feb. 7.
The Defense Commissary Agency has publicized this withdrawal to all its stores, said Chris Wicker, a public health advisor for DeCA headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has a recalled or withdrawn product in its inventory, the product is immediately removed from store shelves.
The following products are affected by this recall:
- Olymel Fresh Pork Belly Skinless, 50 pounds: Case code of 0627F with a “best before” date of Feb. 19 and Canada 270A
- Olymel Fresh Pork Back Ribs, 26 pounds: Case code of 2952F with “best before” dates of Feb. 21 and 22 and Canada 270A
- Olymel Fresh Pork Leg, 74 pounds: Case code of 0112F with “best before” dates of Feb. 20 and 21 and Canada 270A
- Olymel Pork Sirloin Boneless, 61 pounds: Case code of 4328F with a “best before” date of Feb. 21 and Canada 270A
- Olymel Fresh Pork Belly Skinless, 61 pounds: Case code of 0521F with “best before” dates of Jan. 29 and 31and Canada 270A
- Willamette Valley Meat Company Pork Feet Whole, 30 pounds: USDA EST. 21134 and pack date of Feb. 5.
There have been no reported illnesses. Customers should return this product to the commissary of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Olymel S.E.C/ L.P. Public Relations at (514) 497-1385.