News Release

Bassett and Walker International, Inc. Recall Beef Products Produced Without Benefit Of Import Inspection

Class I Recall098-2015

Health Risk: HighJul 7, 2015

Congressional and Public Affairs
Alexandra Tarrant 
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2015 – Bassett & Walker International, Inc., a Toronto, Canada, establishment, is recalling approximately 1,540 pounds of beef lip products produced in Australia that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for 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 product was produced and shipped on various dates between March 2, 2015, and April 7, 2015, and was distributed to retail outlets and restaurants in the San Diego, Calif., area. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]

  • 55 pound boxes containing “Beef Lips” Manufactured by Australian Est. 4, JBS PTY Limited
  • 55 pound boxes containing “Beef Lips” Manufactured by Australian Est. 170, JBS PTY Limited
  • 55 pound boxes containing “Beef Lips” Manufactured by Australian Est. 235, JBS PTY Limited
  • 55 pound boxes containing “Beef Lips” Manufactured by Australian Est. 517, JBS PTY Limited

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products.

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

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 atwww.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Maria Fortuna, Logistics Director, at (416) 363-7070 ext. 265 or mfortuna@bassettwalkerinc.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov.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.

Labels, Recalled Products [Larger Images (PDF)]

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 Jul 07, 2015