CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jun 2023 · USDA FSIS
Frozen, Raw Lamb Products recalled by E.N.A. Meat Packing
E.N.A. Meat Packing is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 1 Jun 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-019-2023
- Recalling firm
- E.N.A. Meat Packing
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 1 Jun 2023
- Reported
- 1 Jun 2023
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Jun 2023 | 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, June 1, 2023 – E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc, the importer of record located in Paterson, N.J., is recalling approximately 39,947 pounds of frozen, raw lamb products that were imported without the benefit of import reinspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, raw lamb items were produced on Feb. 22 through March 13, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: Cartons weighing approximately 40-lb., containing raw frozen pieces of “Simunovic S.A. Frozen Bone in Lamb Leg ABO” produced by Frigorifico Simunovic S.A. with a “Best Before Use By” date of 02/15/2026 to 02/21/2026 and shipping mark ENA036-2023-A. Cartons weighing approximately 47-lb., containing raw frozen pieces of “Frozen Lamb Carcasses” produced by Frigorifico Simunovic S.A. with a “Best Before Use By” date of 02/27/2025 to 03/12/2025 and shipping mark ENA036-2023. The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Each carton bears the Chile establishment number 12-01. These items were shipped to a Texas state-inspected facility for further processing. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS monitoring when a shipment of frozen, raw lamb carcasses and bone in lamb leg products imported from Chile was identified that was not presented for FSIS import reinspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned
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, June 1, 2023 – E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc, the importer of record located in Paterson, N.J., is recalling approximately 39,947 pounds of frozen, raw lamb products that were imported without the benefit of import reinspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, raw lamb items were produced on Feb. 22 through March 13, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: Cartons weighing approximately 40-lb., containing raw frozen pieces of “Simunovic S.A. Frozen Bone in Lamb Leg ABO” produced by Frigorifico Simunovic S.A. with a “Best Before Use By” date of 02/15/2026 to 02/21/2026 and shipping mark ENA036-2023-A. Cartons weighing approximately 47-lb., containing raw frozen pieces of “Frozen Lamb Carcasses” produced by Frigorifico Simunovic S.A. with a “Best Before Use By” date of 02/27/2025 to 03/12/2025 and shipping mark ENA036-2023. The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Each carton bears the Chile establishment number 12-01. These items were shipped to a Texas state-inspected facility for further processing. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS monitoring when a shipment of frozen, raw lamb carcasses and bone in lamb leg products imported from Chile was identified that was not presented for FSIS import reinspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned
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 26 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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| Food | CLASS I | Frozen, Raw Beef and Lamb Products recalled by E.N.A. Meat Packing | E.N.A. Meat Packing | Processing Deviation |
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