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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nationwide Recall Issued for Nearly 150,000 Pounds of This Popular Deli Item—Here's What to Know
Nationwide Recall Issued for Nearly 150,000 Pounds of This Popular Deli Item—Here's What to Know originally appeared on Parade. Before you make your next bologna sandwich or serve bologna on any cold cut platters this 4th of July, you need to know about the latest nationwide recall. Because, according to an announcement by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), thousands of pounds of bologna are being recalled. The recall, issued on June 27, affects a variety of ready-to-eat bologna products. Which means, it's time to check your fridge ASAP. Here's what you should know to ensure you don't have any recalled products in your refrigerator. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 The near 150,000 pounds of Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. ready-to-eat bologna are being recalled because of a misbranding mistake. FSIS explains that the recalled products 'contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels.' Originally, the misbranding issue was discovered after a complaint was issued through the Office of Inspector General's hotline. That complaint resulted in an investigation by FSIS, and found that the following products had undeclared source materials on the label: 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 Consumers would have purchased any of these affected products at wholesale and retail locations across the country anytime between March 20 to June 20 of this inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels, shoppers can check if a bare establishment number of 'EST.5385' is present. FSIS says that some of the affected products would have been wrapped and label in-store. Fortunately, FSIS doesn't predict that consumers will have any adverse health effects from this recall. So far, no adverse reactions linked to the products have been reported either. But, caution is still your best bet. Especially since the agency suspects the products may still be in the fridges and freezers of customers. If you do find that you have any of these affected products, FSIS advises throwing them out or returning them for a Recall Issued for Nearly 150,000 Pounds of This Popular Deli Item—Here's What to Know first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bologna sold by N.J. company recalled due to ‘misbranding'
Gaiser's European Style Provisions has issued a recall for nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna due to misbranding, health officials announced Friday. In total, 143,416 pounds of the New Jersey-based company's ready-to-eat bologna is being recalled because it contains 'meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels,' the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Safety Inspection Service said. The recalled items include 'Family Tree bologna veal' containing undeclared pork, 'Babushka's recipe chicken bologna' containing undeclared pork, 'Fancy Bologna' labeled with pork but containing undeclared beef and chicken, and 'Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna' containing undeclared beef, as well as other products. View a full list of the labels here. The products were produced between March 20 and June 20 and were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide. The issue was discovered following a complaint through the Office of Inspector General's hotline and found that the products contained source materials that were not declared on the label. Health officials said no adverse health effects are expected for the recalled products, and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption. Anyone who purchased the products are urged not to consume them and throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. This article was originally published on
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Nearly 145,000 pounds of lunch meat recalled due to health risks
A popular lunch meat has been recalled across the US after officials found that it could put consumers' health at risk. Gaiser's European Style Provisions, based in Union, New Jersey, is recalling more than 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna products sold between March 20 and June 20, 2025. 'The various bologna products subject to recall contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels,' the recall notice stated. These mislabeling errors raise serious concerns for people with food allergies, medical diets, or religious restrictions that limit what types of meat they can eat. Gaisers Bologna Veal, Gaisers Turkey Bologna and Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba are also listed. Officials are warning consumers not to eat these products, but to throw them away or return them for a refund. The recall has been classified as a Class III, meaning it is not expected to cause widespread health problems, but it still poses a real risk to sensitive individuals, particularly those with allergies, dietary restrictions, or religious concerns. According to the alert, the affected products were shipped nationwide to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and delis, though specific retailers have not been named. Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna was also found to have hidden pork, while Fancy Bologna listed only pork but also contained beef and chicken. Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna had undeclared beef and Gaiser's Bologna Veal contained both chicken and pork. Gaiser's Turkey Bologna and Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba were also pulled after tests showed they included undeclared pork and chicken. Some of these items were likely sliced and packaged at the point of sale, increasing the chance that consumers unknowingly brought them home. This is not the first time Gaiser's has been involved in a recall. In 2016, the company pulled back nearly 4,000 pounds of lunch meat due to similar issues, including misbranding and use of meat that had not been federally inspected. That earlier recall also involved undeclared allergens, a critical violation under USDA regulations. Now, the USDA is conducting follow-up inspections to confirm that the recalled meat has been removed from stores and food establishments. 'FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers and make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers,' the agency said. The recall comes as health officials issued an urgent warning over ground beef sold at Whole Foods that may be contaminated with E. coli. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a public health alert earlier this month for one-pound, vacuum-packaged packages of Organic Rancher Beef from Vermont-based NPC Processing Inc. The contaminated packages were produced on May 22 and 23 and have use-by dates of June 19 and 20. The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) did not request a formal recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the US. It was then sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting. It's the same strain of E. coli linked to the McDonald's Quarter Pounder outbreak last year, which sickened 100 people, hospitalized 34 and killed one. E. coli may also be a culprit behind the rise of colorectal cancer in young people, research suggests, as it leads to DNA mutations in the digestive tract that raise the risk of tumors forming. Certain strains of E. coli also produce the cancer-linked toxin colibactin. To date, no illnesses linked to the contaminated meat have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Nearly 145,000 pounds of lunch meat recalled due to health risks: Throw out NOW
A popular lunch meat has been recalled across the US after officials found that it could put consumers' health at risk. Gaiser's European Style Provisions, based in Union, New Jersey, is recalling more than 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna products sold between March 20 and June 20, 2025. 'The various bologna products subject to recall contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels,' the recall notice stated. These mislabeling errors raise serious concerns for people with food allergies, medical diets, or religious restrictions that limit what types of meat they can eat. Consumers can identify the recalled items by the establishment number, 'EST 5385', printed on packaging that is either vacuum-sealed or plastic-wrapped. The products include popular names like Family Tree Bologna Veal, Fancy Bologna, and Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna. Gaisers Bologna Veal, Gaisers Turkey Bologna and Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba are also listed. Officials are warning consumers not to eat these products, but to throw them away or return them for a refund. The recall has been classified as a Class III, meaning it is not expected to cause widespread health problems, but it still poses a real risk to sensitive individuals, particularly those with allergies, dietary restrictions, or religious concerns. According to the alert, the affected products were shipped nationwide to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and delis, though specific retailers have not been named. Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna was also found to have hidden pork, while Fancy Bologna listed only pork but also contained beef and chicken. Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna had undeclared beef and Gaiser's Bologna Veal contained both chicken and pork. Gaiser's Turkey Bologna and Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba were also pulled after tests showed they included undeclared pork and chicken. Some of these items were likely sliced and packaged at the point of sale, increasing the chance that consumers unknowingly brought them home. This is not the first time Gaiser's has been involved in a recall. In 2016, the company pulled back nearly 4,000 pounds of lunch meat due to similar issues, including misbranding and use of meat that had not been federally inspected. That earlier recall also involved undeclared allergens, a critical violation under USDA regulations. Now, the USDA is conducting follow-up inspections to confirm that the recalled meat has been removed from stores and food establishments. 'FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers and make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers,' the agency said. The recall comes as health officials issued an urgent warning over ground beef sold at Whole Foods that may be contaminated with E. coli. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a public health alert earlier this month for one-pound, vacuum-packaged packages of Organic Rancher Beef from Vermont-based NPC Processing Inc. The contaminated packages were produced on May 22 and 23 and have use-by dates of June 19 and 20. The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) did not request a formal recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the US. It was then sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting. It's the same strain of E. coli linked to the McDonald's Quarter Pounder outbreak last year, which sickened 100 people, hospitalized 34 and killed one. E. coli may also be a culprit behind the rise of colorectal cancer in young people, research suggests, as it leads to DNA mutations in the digestive tract that raise the risk of tumors forming. Certain strains of E. coli also produce the cancer-linked toxin colibactin. To date, no illnesses linked to the contaminated meat have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
USDA Recalls 143K Pounds of Popular Lunch Meat
A popular deli meat is being pulled from shelves, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of 143,416 pounds of Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. products. The recall stems from mislabeling, as the ready-to-eat bologna may contain undeclared meat or poultry ingredients not listed on the packaging. The recall was issued after it was discovered that certain bologna products were mislabeled and may not clearly state the inclusion of pork, and in some cases, beef or chicken. The issue came to light following a complaint submitted through the Office of Inspector General's hotline. The affected bologna was distributed under various brand names at both retail and wholesale outlets between March 20 and June 20. If you've purchased deli meat during this time frame, check your packaging for the following product names: Family Tree Bologna Veal Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna Fancy Bologna Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna Gaiser's Bologna Veal Gaiser's Turkey Bologna Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba All recalled products will feature the establishment number 'EST. 5385' inside the USDA inspection mark. You can also refer to product images available on the USDA website for easier identification. Note: In addition to pre-packaged items, the recalled bologna may also have been sliced, wrapped, and labeled at grocery store deli counters. While no illnesses or health issues have been reported so far, the USDA has classified this as a Class III recall, meaning the product is unlikely to cause harm if consumed. Still, caution is strongly advised. If you've purchased any of the recalled bologna products—or bought deli-sliced bologna between March 20 and June 20 without clear labeling—you should avoid eating it. Instead, discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased. For additional information or questions about the recall, you can reach out to Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. at 908-686-3421 or via email at gaisers@ This isn't the first time Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. has come under scrutiny for mislabeled products. In October 2016, the company recalled approximately 3,895 pounds of chicken and pork bologna due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products contained nonfat dry milk, an allergen that was not listed on the label, and were also made with meat that had not undergone required federal inspection. The recall included various bologna items, such as 'Gaiser's Russian Brand Professorskaya Bologna' and 'Gaiser's Chicken Bologna,' packaged in chub form and distributed to retail locations. All recalled items bore the establishment number 'EST. 5385' or 'P-5385' inside the USDA inspection mark and were produced between October 6 and October 20, 2016. While no illnesses were reported at the time, the incident prompted a public advisory and urged consumers to discard or return the affected products. The similarities between the 2016 recall and the current one highlight ongoing challenges with labeling compliance and inspection protocols at the company. Source: AllRecipes Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission.
