New Jersey Food Company Recalls Prosciutto Ham Amidst Lack of U.S. Quality Checks
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a recall of 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto ham produced in Germany by H. Klumper GmbH & Co. KG. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that part of the product was manufactured without the benefit of an equivalent inspection process, as required for imported meat products.
The affected products include 5.29-oz. plastic packages containing “Stockmeyer PROSCIUTTO Product of GERMANY” with specific lot codes and “BEST BEFORE:” dates. These products were distributed to retail locations in eight states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. There have been no reports of adverse reactions associated with the recalled products, but the USDA advises anyone with concerns to contact their healthcare provider.
The recall highlights the importance of equivalent food safety standards for imported products. Meat, poultry, and egg products produced outside the U.S. must meet the same sanitary measures as those produced domestically to ensure the safety of consumers. The USDA’s “equivalence” process oversees this aspect of food imports, and the recent recall serves as a reminder of its critical role in safeguarding the nation’s food supply.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Luann Servidio, Director of Imports at ConSup North America Inc., at 973-628-7330 or L.Servidio@consup.us.
