JBS Prepared Foods FSIS Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Recall 2022
JBS Prepared FoodsIssued May 18, 2022Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
JBS Prepared Foods FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Due to Possible Processing Deviation — recalled per USDA on 5/18/2022. Reason: Processing Defect.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- May 18, 2022
- Brand
- JBS Prepared Foods
- Distribution
- 3 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, May 18, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) ham product because the product may not be fully cooked due to underprocessing. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase. The RTE, sliced Black Forest Ham item was produced by Plumrose USA, doing business as Swift Prepared Foods, a Council Bluffs, Iowa establishment, from April 28, 2022 through May 1, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]: 1-lb resealable plastic packages containing “Great Value Black Forest Ham Water Added” with a “BEST IF USED BY 07/15/22” date. The product subject to this public health alert bears establishment number “EST. 26C” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to Walmart stores in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The problem was discovered when the firm identified product that did not appear to be fully cooked, which prompted the establishment to perform an investigation and notify FSIS of their findings that the ham was underprocessed. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or 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. Members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Nikki Richardson, Head of Communications, Swift Prepared Foods, at nikki.richardson@jbssa.com. Consumers with questions about the public health alert can contact Rusty Parker, Strategic Accounts Manager, Swift Prepared Foods, at 479-268-7131. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA 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 resealable plastic packages containing “Great Value Black Forest Ham Water Added” with a “BEST IF USED BY 07/15/22” date.

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Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Processing Defect
Where was it sold3 states
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
More recalls like this4 related — by brand, contaminant, and category
Frequently asked questions
Is the JBS Prepared Foods 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 JBS Prepared Foods is affected?
All units of JBS Prepared Foods matching the description above are affected. Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
What should I do if I have the recalled JBS Prepared Foods?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.