Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

Product Contamination

Recall #: 128-2017
Affected scope: 0 pounds

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

Santa Fe Importers, Inc. recalled WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2017 Santa Fe Importers, Inc. a Long Beach, Calif. establishment, is… - a moderate-severity action.

Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products due to Possible Extraneous Ma… was recalled by Santa Fe Importers, Inc. in December 12, 2017. Reason: Product Contamination. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #128-2017 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Santa Fe Importers, Inc. issued this moderate-severity USDA FSIS recall-Product Contamination.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: December 12, 2017
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #128-2017 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 moderate severity.

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

Product description

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2017 Santa Fe Importers, Inc. a Long Beach, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 143 pounds of pork salami products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The pork salami items were produced on Aug. 3, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 3.5 to 4.0-lbs. random weight of plastic wrapped p

Reason for recall

Product Contamination

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	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Closed
Recall number	128-2017
Date reported	December 12, 2017
Date initiated	December 12, 2017
Recalling firm	Santa Fe Importers, Inc.
Affected scope	0 pounds
Distribution	California
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product Contamination

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on December 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 128-2017.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: California.

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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