CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Jan 2018 · USDA FSIS
Beef Products recalled by Rich Products
Rich Products is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 24 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-006-2018
- Recalling firm
- Rich Products
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 24 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 24 Jan 2018
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jan 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2018 Rich Products Corporation, a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,420 pounds of beef meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen beef meatball items were produced on Dec. 17, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: 36-lb. cases containing six 6-lb. bags of Members Mark Casa DI BERTACCHI ITALIAN STYLE BEEF MEATBALLS with a Best if Used By 17 DEC 2018 label and a lot code of 15507351 on the packaging. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 5336 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The problem was discovered on Jan. 24, 2018 when FSIS received notification from the firm that they shipped adulterated product into commerce. Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Stores named: Sam's Club
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2018 Rich Products Corporation, a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,420 pounds of beef meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen beef meatball items were produced on Dec. 17, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: 36-lb. cases containing six 6-lb. bags of Members Mark Casa DI BERTACCHI ITALIAN STYLE BEEF MEATBALLS with a Best if Used By 17 DEC 2018 label and a lot code of 15507351 on the packaging. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 5336 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The problem was discovered on Jan. 24, 2018 when FSIS received notification from the firm that they shipped adulterated product into commerce. Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads
Where was it sold?
Array
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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