37,000 Pounds of Ham Recalled For Not Disclosing Allergens

Sunny Valley Smoked Meats, Inc., a Manteca, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 37,000 pounds of ham products due to undeclared allergens (soy and wheat proteins), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The package labels do not specifically state that wheat starch and soy flour, potential known allergens, are ingredients.

The following products are subject to recall:

One to two-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "11/16/05" and "12/26/05." Each case bears the code "31010."
Eight to 10-pound packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "9/30/05" and "12/26/05." Each case bears the code "33000."

Two to five-pound packages of "RALEY'S BEL AIR FINE MEATS BONELESS HONEY HAM, HICKORY SMOKED, FULLY COOKED WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/7/05" and "12/22/05." Each case bears the code "33001" or "33002."

Nine to 11-pound Cryovac wrapped packages of "HOBBS APPLEWOOD SMOKED MEATS HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "12/15/05" and "12/22/05." Each case bears the code "33003."

Seven to eight-pound vacuum packed packages of "RALEY'S BEL AIR FINE MEATS SPIRAL SLICED HAM, HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED, FULLY COOKED WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "11/4/05" and "12/29/05." Each case bears the code "37003."

17 to 19-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED, SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/13/05" and "12/13/05." Each case bears the code "37004."

Seven to eight-pound vacuum packed packaged of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED, SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/13/05" and "12/13/05." Each case bears the code "37005."

18 to 20-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between 11/4/05 and 12/29/05. Each case bears the code "37006."

The products were sold to retail stores and restaurant suppliers in California, Nevada and Oregon.

FSIS has had no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854. The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can presently be reached 24 hours a day.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 9:44 PM |