25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi…
Recalled by an unnamed company
Meat & poultry recall
Recalled product
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
The recalling company has recalled 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on August 15, 2023 and was initiated on August 15, 2023. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi…, with approximately 0 pounds recovered affected. The company behind the recall is The recalling company, based in Minnesota. The USDA describes the product as: “25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containing Aurora brand “FROZEN PORK BELLY, SHEET RIBBED, SKIN ON” with production dates between 19/06/2023-26/06/2023 and shipping mark 308161 on the box.”
Why was 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Import Violation. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 – Bellboy Import Corporation, the importer of record located in Saint Charles, Minn., is recalling approximately 551 pounds of frozen, raw pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agricul….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact The recalling company or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Minnesota. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- August 15, 2023
- Recall started
- August 15, 2023
- Distributed in
- Minnesota
Import Violation. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 – Bellboy Import Corporation, the importer of record located in Saint Charles, Minn., is recalling approximately 551 pounds of frozen, raw pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.Show full text ▾
Import Violation. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 – Bellboy Import Corporation, the importer of record located in Saint Charles, Minn., is recalling approximately 551 pounds of frozen, raw pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containing Aurora brand “FROZEN PORK BELLY, SHEET RIBBED, SKIN ON” with production dates between 19/06/2023-26/06/2023 and shipping mark 308161 on the box. The products subject to recall bear Brazilian establishment number “BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3548 S.I.F” inside the Brazilian mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and restaurant locations in Minnesota. FSIS discovered the problem during routine surveillance activities of imported products and found that the products were not presented for reinspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ and restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Brian Bladine, Chief Financial Officer, Bellboy Import Corporation, at 866-585-6787 or brian@skytinted.com . 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/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Import Violation.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containi…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-037-2023. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.