Bellisio Foods recalls frozen entrees made from boneless pork ribs due to possible contamination by foreign materials

WASHINGTON, February 23, 2019 – Bellisio Foods, an establishment in Jackson, Ohio, recalls approximately 173,376 pounds of frozen pork products that may be contaminated with foreign materials, particularly pieces of glass or hard plastic , said the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Department of Agriculture of the United States. aujourd & # 39; hui.

Boneless, frozen and non-ready-to-eat pork chop patties (NRTE) were produced at different dates from December 7, 2018 to February 15, 2019. The following products are likely to be recalled: [View Labels (PDF only)]

• 14 oz. Black cardboard boxes containing "BOSTON MARKET Home Style Meals PATTY PORK COAST WITHOUT BONE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND MAMELLA POTATOES" with "BEST BY:" dates from 07/12/2019, lot code 8341 , 01/04/2020, lot code 9004, 01 / 24/2020 lot code 9024 or lot code 02/15/2020 9046, shown on the label.

Products subject to recall bear the EST establishment number. 18297 "on the carton flap of the package. These items were shipped to Department of Defense offices in Tucson, Arizona, and to retail outlets across the country.

The problem was discovered when the establishment received consumer complaints about glass or hard plastic foreign materials in the rib-shaped slab. FSIS was notified on February 22, 2019.

No cases of adverse effects or injuries resulting from the consumption of these products have been confirmed. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be frozen and in consumer freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products must be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely performs recall effectiveness checks to ensure that recall companies inform their customers of the recall and ensure that steps are taken to ensure that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers who have questions about the recall may contact Krista Cummings, Consumer Affairs Manager at Bellisio Foods at (855) 871-9977. Members of the media who have questions about the recall may contact Tom Lindell, Public Relations, at (612) 305-6419.

Consumers with questions about food safety can "ask Karen," the 24-hour virtual FSIS representative on AskKaren.gov or via smartphone on m.askkaren.gov. The USDA toll-free 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) line for meat and poultry is available in English and Spanish and is available from 10:00 to 18:00. (Eastern Time) Monday to Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The electronic consumer complaint monitoring system is available 24 hours a day at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.