JamaicaUS Issues Health Alert
Canned chicken Vienna-style sausages from Jamaica pose health risk, distributed in five states. The products were imported illegally and may be in consumers' pantries.
Global Newsflix 2 min read
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages from Jamaica. These products were imported illegally and may pose a health risk to consumers.
The alert affects 140-g cans of 'GRACE READY TO EAT CHICKEN VIENNA SAUSAGES HOT & SPICY' with establishment number 'EST. NO G-01' inside the Jamaica mark of inspection. The products were distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas.
The problem was discovered during routine surveillance activities of imported products in commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Sandra Campbell, owner, can be contacted at 305-887-9523 or purecaribbeandist@gmail.com for more information.
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can be reached at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or via email at MPHotline@usda.gov for consumers with food safety questions. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ for consumers who need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing to investigate how these products entered the country. Jamaica is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States.
Consumers are advised to check their pantries for these products and to take necessary precautions to avoid illness or injury.
Key facts
- Canned chicken Vienna-style sausages from Jamaica pose health risk
- Products were imported illegally and distributed in five states
- No confirmed reports of illness or injury
- Consumers urged not to consume the products
Three perspectives
Neutral
The public health alert affects consumers in five states who may have purchased the contaminated products. The investigation into how the products entered the country is ongoing. Consumers are advised to check their pantries and take necessary precautions.
Positive
The prompt action by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has potentially prevented illness or injury to consumers. The public health alert has informed consumers of the risk and provided them with necessary information to take action.
Negative
The illegal importation of the products has put consumers at risk of illness or injury. The fact that Jamaica is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States raises concerns about the safety of the products.
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