April 19, 2021 — A Canadian company recalled nearly 7,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham in the U.S. after a product tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis.
Olymel S.E.C./L.P., of Quebec, Canada, recalled about 6,804 pounds of ham in the U.S.
The ham was sold in 12-pound plastic vacuum-packs that were labeled with: “Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE” and product codes of 20309 11 – 91, 20309 21 – 91, 20309 31 – 91, 20309 41 – 91, or 20309 51 – 91.
The products were packaged on November 5, 2020.
The recall was announced after a routine test by the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) was positive for the Salmonella Enteritidis. No illnesses were reported as of April 15, 2021.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning infections, with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Some patients must be hospitalized due to severe diarrhea, dehydration, or other complications.
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