Recall Notification Report 040-2014 (Pork Products)

Misbranding

Recall #: 040-2014
Affected scope: 34 pounds

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

Rudolph Foods Company recalled 1.75-oz. packages of “Lee’s Pig Skins Soft Style Cracklins” with a Sell By date of only … - a low-severity action.

Recall Notification Report 040-2014 (Pork Products) was recalled by Rudolph Foods Company in June 25, 2014. Reason: Misbranding. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #040-2014 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Rudolph Foods Company issued this low-severity USDA FSIS recall-Misbranding.

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: June 25, 2014
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #040-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

1.75-oz. packages of “Lee’s Pig Skins Soft Style Cracklins” with a Sell By date of only “SEP 5 2014”

Reason for recall

Misbranding

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Closed
Recall number	040-2014
Date reported	June 25, 2014
Date initiated	June 25, 2014
Recalling firm	Rudolph Foods Company
Affected scope	34 pounds
Distribution	Alabama; Florida; Georgia; Louisiana; Maryland; Mississippi
Official source	USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

1.75-oz. packages of “Lee’s Pig Skins Soft Style Cracklins” with a Sell By date of only “SEP 5 2014”. Recalled by Rudolph Foods Company. Units affected: 34 pounds.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Misbranding

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on June 25, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: 040-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Alabama; Florida; Georgia; Louisiana; Maryland; Mississippi.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Similar severity · nearest report date

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This recall: USDA FSIS, reported June 25, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

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