In what's shaping up to be a concerning lapse in food safety protocols, ConSup North America Inc., a company based out of New Jersey, is hitting the brakes on sales of nearly 100,000 pounds of their sliced Stockmeyer prosciutto. This German-produced deli meat, it turns out, wasn't properly inspected before it made its way across the Atlantic and onto shelves in multiple states, including Illinois, according to a USA Today report.
The issue came to light when the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety raised a red flag with the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, indicating that a portion of the Stockmeyer prosciutto products were shipped to the United States without, the required level of inspection. The recall affects not just Illinois but also retailers in California, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. These products have bypassed the rigorous checks that are non-negotiable for imported edibles, as detailed in an NBC Chicago release.
Despite the oversight, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming this prosciutto. Still, the USDA is urging those who've purchased it to stop eating the product. The mantra here is clear: when in doubt, throw it out, or better yet, take it back to where it was purchased. It's worth opening the fridge to check if your Italian deli staple is part of the recall—if so, it's time to say "arrivederci."
If you spot 5.29 oz plastic packages labeled "Stockmeyer Prosciutto Product of Germany" amongst your groceries, it's crucial to check the lot codes and best-before dates. Recalled lot codes include: 09118-3A, 09118-3B, 09120-3A, and 09120-3B amongst others, with best-before dates ranging from April 28 to October 7, 2024.
Consumers on the hunt for answers can get in touch directly with ConSup North America's Luann Servidio, director of imports. She's available for a chat at (973)-628-7330 or can be reached via email at [email protected], for any inquiries related to the prosciutto recall that has left a bad taste in the mouths of deli lovers and safety regulators alike.
