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USDA Places Recall On Over 35,000 Pounds of Frozen Food After Being Deemed ‘Unfit for Human Food’

By October 14, 2018No Comments

Just a few days ago, a recall went out for four pasta dishes that were distributed by Valley Fine Foods. These frozen pasta meals have been giving customers much more than they bargained for.

The company is, according to the USDA, recalling over 35,000 pounds of heat-treated not fully cooked meat and poultry products. These products might have been adulterated due to the presence of spoilage organisms that means it is no longer considered fit for human consumption. This is a class two recall meaning it a serious health hazard situation that could cause adverse consequences in regards to the health of those who consume these products.

The FSIS/USDA website says the recall consists of the following products:

12-oz. tray packages containing “SIMPLE DISHES™ Chicken Penne Alfredo” with case code #19034, case UPC code 1-07-42753-34709-0, and “BEST IF USED BY” “10/09/18” through “11/25/18”. Unit UPC 7-42753-34709-3.

12-oz. tray packages containing “SIMPLE DISHES™ Chicken Primavera” with case code #19033, case UPC code 1-07-42753-34708-3, and “BEST IF USED BY” “10/09/18” through “11/25/18”. Unit UPC 7-42753-34708-6.

12-oz. tray packages containing “SIMPLE DISHES™ Italian Sausage Ziti” with case code #19035, case UPC code 1-07-42753-34711-3, and “BEST IF USED BY” “10/09/18” through “11/25/18”. Unit UPC 7-42753-34711-6.

12-oz. tray packages containing “SIMPLE DISHES™ Rigatoni with Meatballs and a Mushroom Cream Sauce” with case code #19036, case UPC Code of 1-07-42753- 34710-6 and “BEST IF USED BY” “10/09/18” through “11/25/18”. Unit UPC 7-42753-34710-9.

These items are said to have been shipped to locations in California, Maryland, Connecticut, Michigan, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. According to the statement released FSIS is concerned that many people may have these items sitting in their freezers. If you have these things within your household you should check the dates and if matched with above throw them away or return them.

Things like this happen a lot more often than you might think. Keeping up with what is being recalled can really save you a lot of upset stomachs and potential health risks.

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