Cameco Recalls 79,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry

Cameco, Inc., a Verona, N.J., establishment is recalling approximately 79,312 pounds of various fully cooked, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because the products may contain under-processed ham components after contacting surfaces of equipment.

The following ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are subject to recall:

Appleton Brand:

• 8-ounce packages of “Traditional COOKED HAM, FULLY COOKED, WATER ADDED, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 8-ounce packages of “Honey COOKED HAM, FULLY COOKED, WATER ADDED, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “TURKEY HAM, CURED TURKEY THIGH MEAT, 20% WATER ADDED, GROUND AND FORMED, 95% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

Bridgford Brand:

• 8-, 12-, 24-, and 32-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM, WATER ADDED, SLICED, READY TO EAT, 97% FAT FREE.” The packages bear the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “August 7, 2009”
• 16-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM, WATER ADDED, SLICED, READY TO EAT, 97% FAT FREE.” The packages bear the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “August 7, 2009.”

CV Clear Value Brand:

• 12-ounce packages of “white turkey.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code and identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 12-ounce packages of “cooked ham, and water product, 96% fat free, 35% of weight is added ingredients, portion of ground ham added.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

Dean’s Brand:

• 16-ounce packages of “PAVO BLANCO WHITE TURKEY, 95% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “August 7, 2009.”
• 16- and 32-ounce packages of “JAMÓN COCIDO COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED.” The packages bear the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “August 7, 2009.”

El Primero Brand:

• 32-ounce packages of “PECHUGA DE PAVO, 98% Sin Grasa.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “August 7, 2009.”

FAS √ CHEK Brand:

• 10-ounce packages of “HONEY HAM AND WATER PRODUCT, 96% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 10-ounce packages of “WHITE TURKEY.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 10-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM, AND WATER PRODUCT, 35% of WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

Food Club Brand:

• 16-ounce packages of “Sliced, COOKED HAM, WATER ADDED, 96% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “Sliced TURKEY BREAST, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

IGA Brand:

• 16-ounce packages of “Table Rite, WHITE TURKEY, 95% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM, AND WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED, 96% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

Lay’s Classic Meats Brand:

• 4-ounce packages of “LEAN SLICED, Cooked Ham, Water Added, 96% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 4-ounce packages of “LEAN SLICED, Turkey Breast & White Turkey, 98% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 4-ounce packages of “LEAN SLICED, Honey Ham, Water Added, 96% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST.1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 5-ounce packages of “Sliced, Chopped Ham, Water Added.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 6-ounce packages of “Sliced Bologna, Made with Chicken, Pork & Beef.” Each package bears the establishment number”P-18209″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 6-ounce packages of “SLICED, Luncheon Loaf.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying packaging date “July 28, 2009.”
• 6-ounce packages of “SLICED Cotto Salami, Made with Chicken, Pork & Beef.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 6-ounce packages of “SLICED P & P Loaf, Made with Chicken & Pork.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “Sliced Turkey Breast, 97% FAT FREE, 30 CALORIES PER SLICE.” Each bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “Sliced, Lean, Cooked Ham, Water Added, 96% FAT FREE, 35 CALORIES PER SLICE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

Meijer Brand:

• 16-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM, water added, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583″inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the case code “July 31, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “HONEY HAM, water added, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 31, 2009.”
• 16-ounce packages of “TURKEY BREAST, fully cooked, cured, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 31, 2009.”

Mrs. Stratton’s Brand:

• 10-ounce packages of “Turkey Breast White Meat Added, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 10-ounce packages of “Honey Ham, Water Added, 97% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

PRO’s RANCH Brand:

• 32-ounce packages of “JAMÓN COCIDO COOKED HAM & WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 27, 2009.”

RED OSGOOD Brand:

• 16-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM, AND WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED, 96% Fat Free.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

QUALITY MEATS Brand:

• 10-ounces of “Cooked Ham And Water Product, 35 % OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED, 96% FAT FREE.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

Thank You by Cameco Brand:

• 10-ounce packages of “WHITE TURKEY.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 10-ounce packages of “SLICED CURED, SMOKED TURKEY BREAST, SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 10-, 16- and 32-ounce packages of “COOKED HAM & WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

VALU TIME Brand:

• 12-ounce packages of “lean, cured, white turkey.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 31, 2009.”
• 12-ounce packages of “lean, cooked ham, AND WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009” or “July 31, 2009.”
• 14-ounce packages of “turkey breast, WHITE MEAT ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 18209” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”
• 16- and 32-ounce packages of “lean, cooked ham, AND WATER PRODUCT, 35% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 1583” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears the identifying case code “July 28, 2009.”

The fully cooked, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were produced on May 29, 2009 and June 1, 2009, and were
distributed to wholesale distributors in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio,
Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. The distribution of the products was limited only to wholesale
distributors; none of these products are available to consumers.

The problem was discovered by the company.

Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company’s Owner Jerry Perl at (973) 239-2700, ext. 211.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative
available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.