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12 hours ago
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Nationwide bologna lunch meat recall: What to know about the products
A New Jersey-based wholesale grocer is recalling more than 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday. Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., based in Union, New Jersey, has recalled approximately 143,416 pounds of bologna products because they "contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels," the FSIS stated. Details of lunch meat recall Seven types of ready-to-eat bologna items produced between March 20, 2025, and June 20, 2025, are subject to this recall, according to the FSIS announcement. They include: Vacuum-packed packages of "FAMILY TREE BOLOGNA VEAL" containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "BABUSHKA'S RECIPE CHICKEN BOLOGNA" containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "FANCY BOLOGNA" labeled with pork as an ingredient but containing undeclared beef and chicken. Vacuum-packed packages of "GAISERS RUSSIAN BRAND DOKTORSKAYA BOLOGNA" containing undeclared beef. Plastic-wrapped packages of "GAISERS BOLOGNA VEAL" containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "GAISERS TURKEY BOLOGNA" containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "CHICKEN BOLOGNA KYPOYKA PABA" containing undeclared pork. Click here to see photos of each product label. The recalled products were distributed to both wholesale and retail locations nationwide, according to the company, and bear the establishment number "EST. 5385" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. "Some products would have been weighed, wrapped, and labeled in retail store locations at the time of purchase," the recall announcement noted. According to the FSIS, the issue was discovered when the agency "was notified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of a complaint received through the OIG's hotline." "FSIS investigated the complaint and determined that the products contained source materials that were not declared on the label," the agency said Friday. "Although FSIS does not expect any adverse health effects for Class III recalled products and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider." The FSIS has advised consumers who purchased the recalled products not to consume them. Restaurants and businesses in possession of the recalled products have also been urged not to serve them. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase," the FSIS stated. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Gaiser's by phone at (908) 686-3421 or by email at gaisers@
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nationwide bologna lunch meat recall: What to know about the products
A New Jersey-based wholesale grocer is recalling more than 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday. Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., based in Union, New Jersey, has recalled approximately 143,416 pounds of bologna products because they "contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels," the FSIS stated. Seven types of ready-to-eat bologna items produced between March 20, 2025, and June 20, 2025, are subject to this recall, according to the FSIS announcement. They include: Vacuum-packed packages of "FAMILY TREE BOLOGNA VEAL" containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "BABUSHKA'S RECIPE CHICKEN BOLOGNA" containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "FANCY BOLOGNA" labeled with pork as an ingredient but containing undeclared beef and chicken. Vacuum-packed packages of "GAISERS RUSSIAN BRAND DOKTORSKAYA BOLOGNA" containing undeclared beef. Plastic-wrapped packages of "GAISERS BOLOGNA VEAL" containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "GAISERS TURKEY BOLOGNA" containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "CHICKEN BOLOGNA KYPOYKA PABA" containing undeclared pork. Click here to see photos of each product label. The recalled products were distributed to both wholesale and retail locations nationwide, according to the company, and bear the establishment number "EST. 5385" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. "Some products would have been weighed, wrapped, and labeled in retail store locations at the time of purchase," the recall announcement noted. According to the FSIS, the issue was discovered when the agency "was notified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of a complaint received through the OIG's hotline." "FSIS investigated the complaint and determined that the products contained source materials that were not declared on the label," the agency said Friday. "Although FSIS does not expect any adverse health effects for Class III recalled products and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider." The FSIS has advised consumers who purchased the recalled products not to consume them. Restaurants and businesses in possession of the recalled products have also been urged not to serve them. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase," the FSIS stated. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Gaiser's by phone at (908) 686-3421 or by email at gaisers@ A representative for Gaiser's did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.
Fast Company
14 hours ago
- Health
- Fast Company
Mystery lunch meat: 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled due to ‘undeclared' chicken, beef, or pork contents
If you're planning on making a bologna sandwich any time soon, you might want to stop and check your meat first: On June 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a recall notice for almost 150,000 pounds of lunch meat due to 'undeclared' meat content. Several different kinds of bologna manufactured by the Union, New Jersey, company Gaiser's European Style Provisions may contain types of meat and chicken not listed on their respective labels. Here's what to know about the recall: What's happened? The recall comes after the FSIS received a complaint pertaining to the meat content of a Gaiser's product. After conducting an investigation, the FSIS was able to confirm that seven different kinds of bologna from the brand included some combination of pork, chicken, or beef that was not stated on the product label. This type of rebrand is described as a 'misbranding,' which falls under the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Class III category, or 'a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.' The recall notice states that, 'Although FSIS does not expect any adverse health effects for Class III recalled products and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.' What product is getting recalled? Seven different types of bologna are affected by the recall, totaling 143,416 pounds of lunch meat. All of the products were produced between March 20 and June 20, and include the establishment number 'EST. 5385' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels. Per the recall notice, the meats were sold to 'wholesale and retail locations nationwide,' though specific stores were not listed. However, the notice flags that some products may have been weighed, wrapped, and labeled in retail store locations at the time of purchase. Below is a list of the products to look out for: Vacuum-packed packages of 'FAMILY TREE BOLOGNA VEAL' containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of 'BABUSHKA'S RECIPE CHICKEN BOLOGNA' containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of 'FANCY BOLOGNA' labeled with pork as an ingredient but containing undeclared beef and chicken. Vacuum-packed packages of 'GAISERS RUSSIAN BRAND DOKTORSKAYA BOLOGNA' containing undeclared beef. Plastic-wrapped packages of 'GAISERS BOLOGNA VEAL' containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of 'GAISERS TURKEY BOLOGNA' containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of 'CHICKEN BOLOGNA KYPOYKA PABA' containing undeclared pork. The recall notice also includes images of the packaging for all of the affected items. What should I do if I have a recalled Gaiser's product? While Class III recall products are generally not likely to cause adverse health effects, the FSIS urges both consumers and restaurants not to serve the recalled bologna products. Instead, the recall notice says, 'These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.'
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
USDA Announces Recall of More Than 140,000 Pounds of Deli Meat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall on 143,416 pounds of Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. deli meat products due to mislabeling. The recalled ready-to-eat bologna products may contain other meat or poultry "source materials" that are not mentioned on the product labels. The bologna products were recalled because the label does not clearly indicate that the meat contains pork—or, in some cases, beef and chicken. The issue was discovered after a complaint was filed via the Office of Inspector General's hotline. The bologna was sold under multiple brand names at wholesale and retail locations between March 20 and June 20. If you have purchased bologna over the past three months, look for the following information on the package to determine if it has been impacted by this recall. Family Tree Bologna Veal Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna Fancy Bologna Gaisers Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna Gaisers Bologna Veal Gaisers Turkey Bologna Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba All recalled bologna will have the establishment number "5385" listed inside the USDA mark of inspection. You can also find label images on the USDA's site to better determine if you have the recalled meat. In addition to the vacuum-packed and plastic-wrapped products listed above, the recalled bologna may have been weighed, wrapped, and labeled individually at a store's deli counter. FSIS has not received any reports of illnesses or adverse effects associated with eating the bologna and has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that "use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences." However, if you have the recalled bologna—or you purchased bologna from a deli counter between March 20 and June 20 and it does not clearly state the brand name—you should not consume it. Instead, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. If you have any questions, you can contact Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. at 908-686-3421 or gaisers@ Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Bologna Products Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Customers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. is recalling over 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna products due to "misbranding," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the company via email for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. What To Know In the alert, the FSIS warns that the recalled bologna products contain "meat or poultry source materials" not noted on the product's labels. The goods were produced from March 20, 2025, to June 20, 2025. The alert has photos of the various products' labels and below is a list of the impacted products, according to the FSIS: Vacuum-packed packages of "FAMILY TREE BOLOGNA VEAL" containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "BABUSHKA'S RECIPE CHICKEN BOLOGNA" containing undeclared pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "FANCY BOLOGNA" labeled with pork as an ingredient but containing undeclared beef and chicken. Vacuum-packed packages of "GAISER'S RUSSIAN BRAND DOKTORSKAYA BOLOGNA" containing undeclared beef. Plastic-wrapped packages of "GAISER'S BOLOGNA VEAL" containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "GAISER'S TURKEY BOLOGNA" containing undeclared chicken and pork. Plastic-wrapped packages of "CHICKEN BOLOGNA KYPOYKA PABA" containing undeclared pork. The FSIS warns that these products were distributed to retailers and wholesalers across the country and have an establishment number of "EST. 5385" inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection mark. "Some products would have been weighed, wrapped, and labeled in retail store locations at the time of purchase," the FSIS says, adding later that the department is concerned people may have the recalled products in their freezers or refrigerators. Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna can be seen related to a recall on June 27. (Photo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.) Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna can be seen related to a recall on June 27. (Photo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.) What People Are Saying The FSIS in the alert, in part: "The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of a complaint received through the OIG's hotline. FSIS investigated the complaint and determined that the products contained source materials that were not declared on the label. "Although FSIS does not expect any adverse health effects for Class III recalled products and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider." What Happens Next Customers who have purchased the recalled products should not consume them; either throw them away or return the goods to the original place of purchase, the FSIS says.
