Summary of Recall and PHA Cases in Calendar Year 2023
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Total Recalls: 65
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Number of Pounds Recalled: 4,005,384
Recalls by Class (N=65)
| Class | Number of Recalls | Number of Pounds Recalled |
|---|---|---|
| I | 58 | 3,943,580 |
| II | 7 | 61,804 |
| III | 0 | 0 |
Recalls by Reason (N=65)
STEC* STEC includes recalls due to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). STEC organisms include; E. coli O157:H7, E. coli O26, E. coli O45, E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121, and E. coli O145.
| Reason for Recall | Number of Recalls | Number of Pounds Recalled |
|---|---|---|
| Extraneous Material | 10 | 393,708 |
| Import Violation | 16 | 399,031 |
| Mislabeling | 1 | 61,574 |
| Pathogen - Listeria monocytogenes | 5 | 78,708 |
| Pathogen - STEC* | 5 | 72,858 |
| Processing Deviations | 3 | 2,660,154 |
| Produced without Inspection | 10 | 107,074 |
| Undeclared Allergen | 15 | 232,277 |
Recalls by Species (N=65)
Mixed** refers to recalls in which more than one type of meat or poultry species is included.
| Species | Number of Recalls | Number of Pounds Recalled |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 16 | 275,967 |
| Chicken | 12 | 443,155 |
| Mixed** | 15 | 2,754,625 |
| Goat | 1 | 196,019 |
| Sheep/Lamb | 1 | 39,947 |
| Siluriformes - Other | 1 | 2,961 |
| Swine | 18 | 280,910 |
| Turkey | 1 | 11,800 |
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Total Public Health Alerts (PHAs): 24
Public Health Alerts by Reason (N=24)
| Reason for Public Health Alert | Number of PHAs |
|---|---|
| Extraneous Material | 2 |
| Insanitary Conditions | 1 |
| Mislabeling | 1 |
| Pathogen - Listeria Monocytogenes | 2 |
| Pathogen - Pseudomonas spp. | 1 |
| Processing Deviations | 2 |
| Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection | 1 |
| Undeclared Allergen | 14 |
Public Health Alerts by Species (N=24)
Mixed** refers to PHAs in which more than one type of meat or poultry species is included.
| Species | Number of PHAs |
|---|---|
| Beef | 2 |
| Chicken | 2 |
| Meat Only | 7 |
| Poultry Only | 4 |
| Siluriformes - Pangasiidae (Catfish) | 1 |
| Swine | 2 |
| Mixed** | 6 |
Last Updated: Feb 28, 2024