FSIS Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador Recall 2024
Issued December 2, 2024Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador — recalled per USDA on 12/2/2024. Reason: Import Violation.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Dec 2, 2024
- Distribution
- 1 states
- Allergens
- eggs
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
Clean prep surfaces
Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products that may have been illegally imported from Ecuador, a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate the origins of this product, and there may be additional products affected. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]: 1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing “Mortadela ESPECIAL BOLOGNIA. The products subject to the public health alert do not bear an establishment number or the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and distributor locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a warehouse and found mortadella bologna products that did not have the USDA mark of inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Veronica Vasquez, firm President, Ecuatorianita Imports & Exports, LLC, at 732-309-0183 or ecuaimports1@hotmail.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - 1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing “Mortadela ESPECIAL BOLOGNIA
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Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Import Violation
Where was it sold1 state
Rhode Island
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Frequently asked questions
Is the FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador is affected?
All units of FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador matching the description above are affected. Rhode Island
What should I do if I have the recalled FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.