CLASS I Food recall · Reported 31 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Coutry Ham Biscuits recalled by Callie's Charleston Biscuits
Callie's Charleston Biscuits is recalling Coutry Ham Biscuits, distributed in 50 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0067-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81184
- Recalling firm
- Callie's Charleston Biscuits, North Charleston, SC
- Brand
- Coutry
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 4 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 24 Oct 2018
- Reported
- 31 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Pork
Timeline
| 4 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Oct 2018 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm was notified by one of their vendors that the ham used in their product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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 FDA
Callie's Charleston Biscuits COUTRY HAM BISCUITS; 18 NET WT. 18 OZ (510 g) Callie's Charleston Biscuits; 1895 Avenue F, Charleston, SC 18405 843 577.1198; CALLIESBISCUITS.COM
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states:AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by one of their vendors that the ham used in their product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
050417, 052417, 053017, 071017, 072417, 080117, 081417, 082217, 091417, 092717, 101017, 101117, 102417, 110617, 110817, 111417, 112017, 113017, 120817, 121117, 121417, 121817, 122217, 070219, 071519, 081319, 082619, 090819, 091519, 092619, 092719, 101019, 101619, 102319, 110119, 111119, 111419, 112919, 121319, 122119, 010920, 013020, 020620 & 031920.
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the following states:AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY.
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 FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 81184| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Cocktail Ham Biscuits recalled by Callie's Charleston BiscuitsCocktail | Callie's Charleston Biscuits | Listeria | 50 states |
More recalls from Callie's Charleston Biscuits
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Cocktail Ham Biscuits recalled by Callie's Charleston BiscuitsCocktail | Callie's Charleston Biscuits | Listeria | 50 states |