CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Nov 2015 · USDA FSIS
Boneless Pork Products recalled by Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 6 Nov 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-138-2015
- Recalling firm
- Maple Leaf Foods
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 6 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 6 Nov 2015
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Pork
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Nov 2015 | 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, Nov. 06, 2015 - Maple Leaf Food Inc., a Manitoba, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 4,030 pounds of boneless pork shoulders products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. The Boneless Pork Shoulder Boston Butt items were imported on Oct. 31, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)] 62-lb. (approximate weight) cartons of Pork Shoulder Blade Boneless ¨ COV 2X4 The products subject to recall bear establishment number 007 inside Canadas mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. The problem was discovered on Nov. 3, 2015, by the import inspector, during routine FSIS monitoring activities of imported products. The import inspector determined that three lots on one certificate had been presented to him, inspected and passed; however, a fourth lot on a different certificate had not been presented and entered the country without inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely con
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Nov. 06, 2015 - Maple Leaf Food Inc., a Manitoba, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 4,030 pounds of boneless pork shoulders products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. The Boneless Pork Shoulder Boston Butt items were imported on Oct. 31, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)] 62-lb. (approximate weight) cartons of Pork Shoulder Blade Boneless ¨ COV 2X4 The products subject to recall bear establishment number 007 inside Canadas mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. The problem was discovered on Nov. 3, 2015, by the import inspector, during routine FSIS monitoring activities of imported products. The import inspector determined that three lots on one certificate had been presented to him, inspected and passed; however, a fourth lot on a different certificate had not been presented and entered the country without inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely con
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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