o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F…
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 o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on May 2, 2025 and was initiated on May 2, 2025. 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 o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F…, with approximately 23 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is The recalling company, based in California. The USDA describes the product as: “o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “FERRARINI PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA PRODUCT OF ITALY” and lot code “2527642” on the backside label of the packaging.”
Why was o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Import Violation. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2025 -- Ferrarini USA, Inc., in Secaucus, N.J., is recalling approximately 70 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto (cured ham) products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety a….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F…, 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 California. 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
- May 2, 2025
- Recall started
- May 2, 2025
- Distributed in
- California
Import Violation. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2025 -- Ferrarini USA, Inc., in Secaucus, N.J., is recalling approximately 70 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto (cured ham) 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, May 2, 2025 -- Ferrarini USA, Inc., in Secaucus, N.J., is recalling approximately 70 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto (cured ham) 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 ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto products were imported on April 21, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “FERRARINI PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA PRODUCT OF ITALY” and lot code “2527642” on the backside label of the packaging. The products subject to recall bear Italy establishment number “IT 713 L CE” printed inside the Italian mark of inspection located on the front of the package. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. The problem was discovered when a federal establishment notified FSIS that they shipped the sliced prosciutto that was not presented for FSIS import reinspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators and pantries. 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. 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 Luca Infantino, Chief Financial Officer, Ferrarini USA, Inc., at 818-256-1622 or luca@ferrariniusa.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/ .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 o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F… 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 o 4-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages containing slices of “F…?+
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-014-2025. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.