Shredded Pork Skin Recalled in California
Trinh Company of San Jose, California, is recalling approximately 2,070 pounds of cooked shredded pork skin products because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S.D.A. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 8-ounce clear plastic bags of "TRINH CO. BI TUOI COOKED SHREDDED PORK SKIN, THUONG HANG BI TUOI V.N. HOP VE SINH."
- 10-ounce clear plastic bags of "TRINH CO. BI TUOI COOKED SHREDDED PORK SKIN, THUONG HANG BI TUOI V.N. HOP VE SINH."
- 5-pound clear plastic bags of "TRINH CO. BI TUOI COOKED SHREDDED PORK SKIN, THUONG HANG BI TUOI V.N. HOP VE SINH."
The pork products were distributed to retail establishments in California. Each bag bears the establishment number "6488" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel and is the subject of an ongoing investigation. FSIS may take more regulatory action based on the results of this investigation.
FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
