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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published February 15, 2024

Don Novo & Son Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Don Novo & Son is recalling approximately 9,330 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #007-2024Meat & poultryDon Novo ›
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What happened, in plain English

Don Novo & Son is recalling ready-to-eat meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers who purchased these products should not eat them and should throw them away or return them to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274960-don-novo-recalls-ready-to-eat-meat-products-due-to.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274960-don-novo-recalls-ready-to-eat-meat-products-due-to · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #007-2024

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“Don Novo Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274960-don-novo-recalls-ready-to-eat-meat-products-due-to. Based on USDA FSIS recall #007-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/don-novo-son-recalls-ready-eat-meat-products-due-possible-listeria-contamination).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, headaches, and in severe cases, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections in newborns. The bacteria can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and affect vulnerable populations.

Who’s affected

People who purchased these ready-to-eat meat products between December 21, 2023 and March 30, 2024 in Florida. Those most at risk include pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 1-lb. shrink-wrapped packages labeled 'Don Novo CHORIZO FULLY COOKED' with expiration date 3/30/2024, or similar products with the same expiration date and establishment number EST. 34257 inside the USDA inspection mark.

  • Brand
    Don Novo
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

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    Discard or return the recalled meat products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

What products are being recalled?

1-lb. shrink-wrapped packages of Don Novo CHORIZO FULLY COOKED with expiration date 3/30/2024, 1-lb. packages of Don Novo COSTILLAS AHUMADAS SMOKED PORK RIBS with expiration date 3/30/2024, 12-lb. packages of Don Novo JAMON DULCE SWEET COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCTS with expiration date 3/30/2024, 5.4-lb. to 5.5-lb. packages of Don Novo MORTADELLA CUBANA CUBAN BRAND MORTADELA with expiration date 3/30/2024, and 1.5-lb. packages of Don Novo LOMO AHUMADO SMOKED PORK LOIN with expiration date 3/30/2024.

How can I tell if I have the recalled products?

Look for products with the expiration date 3/30/2024 and establishment number EST. 34257 inside the USDA inspection mark.

Are there any reported illnesses from these products?

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Take action

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Don Novo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 007-2024 — Don Novo Don Novo

Hello,

I own a Don Novo that is covered by recall 007-2024 from Don Novo.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #007-2024 (February 15, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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