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# Maryland Firm Recalls Lamb Products Produced Without Import Inspection
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/lamb_products_recalled_1016141056/
- Published: 2014-10-17T22:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:30:08.000Z
- Description: E.&B.'s Natural Way of Frederick, Md., is recalling about 27,948 pounds of raw lamb labeled Product of Iceland that never went through USDA import inspection at the border. The cuts went to retailers in Washington and Oregon; no adverse reactions have been reported.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Alerts, Shopping, #vivvo-import

## News Release

### Maryland Firm Recalls Lamb Products Produced Without Import Inspection

**Class I Recall071-2014**

**Health Risk: HighOct 17, 2014**

[Distribution List PDF](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/b83db456-4d4b-42b4-9a9c-fc5f0ce1bf83/RC-071-2014-Retail-List.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT%5FTO=url&CACHEID=b83db456-4d4b-42b4-9a9c-fc5f0ce1bf83&ref=foodconsumer.org)

Congressional and Public Affairs  
Katherine Scheidt   
(202) 720-9113

**WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 17, 2014** – E.&B.’s Natural Way, a Frederick, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 27,948 pounds of raw lamb products because they were not presented at the border for USDA-FSIS Import Inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. 

The lamb products were packaged on October 21, 2013, September 2, 20, 21 and 22, 2014\. The following products are subject to recall:

- Lamb Packs
- Lamb Bone-In Legs
- Lamb Boneless Legs
- Lamb Saddles
- Lamb Racks
- Lamb Loins
- Lamb Shoulders
- Lamb Shanks
- Lamb Trim
- Lamb for Stew

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “IS A022 EFTA” and include a label indicating “Product of Iceland.” These products were shipped to retail establishments in Washington and Oregon where the products would have been repackaged. 

The problem was discovered during a routine review using the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) database. ACE is a web-based portal for the collection and use of international trade data maintained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The failure-to-present was the result of the importing establishment not following appropriate procedures.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. 

FSIS issues a Public Health Alert for an imported product when the country of origin recalls the product. FSIS issues a recall for imported product when the product is not presented for inspection at the U.S. border. 

A failure-to-present (FTP) occurs when importers fail to present a shipment to FSIS for import inspection prior to the product entering U.S. commerce. Failure-to-present will result in the recall of the product.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Blair Gordon, Owner, at (301) 471-5615.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers 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](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls?ref=foodconsumer.org).

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at [AskKaren.gov](http://askkaren.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org) or via smartphone at [m.askkaren.gov](http://m.askkaren.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org). The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: [http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem?ref=foodconsumer.org).

| **USDA Recall Classifications** |                                                                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Class I**                     | This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. |
| **Class II**                    | This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.                               |
| **Class III**                   | This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.                                                                    |

*Last Modified Oct 17, 2014*