New Jersey Firm Recalls Ham Product That May Contain Staphylococcus Aureus Enterotoxin
Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
RC-FSIS-18-2006
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Tara Balsley
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2006 - Thumann's Inc., a Carlstadt, N.J., importing firm,
is voluntarily recalling approximately 664 pounds of boneless proscuitto ham that may contain
Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and
Inspection Service announced today.
The following product is subject to recall:
Cartons containing two half pieces of "THUMANN'S BONELESS PROSCIUTTO, PRODUCT
OF CANADA." Each label bears the establishment number "507" inside the
Canadian seal of inspection and the lot code "00634."
The proscuitto was produced on April 24, 2006. The product was shipped to distribution centers
and retail establishments across the United States.
The problem was discovered through testing done by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. FSIS
has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product. Common symptoms
of ingesting products with Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea and abdominal cramping.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Thumann's purchasing director
Warren Lisa at (201) 935-3636 ext. 384.
Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be
reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety
messages are available 24 hours a day.
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.
Class II
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
