Olymel Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
USDA FSIS recalls 11,016 pounds of ready-to-eat ham imported without reinspection. Products may be unsafe; consumers urged not to consume.
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Import Violation
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What happened, in plain English
Olymel is recalling approximately 11,016 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that were imported without undergoing required reinspection in the U.S. This import violation means the products may not meet U.S. food safety standards, though no illnesses have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274985-olymel-recalls-ready-to-eat-ham-products-due-to-import.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274985-olymel-recalls-ready-to-eat-ham-products-due-to-import · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #054-2023
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“Olymel Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due to Import Reinspection Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274985-olymel-recalls-ready-to-eat-ham-products-due-to-import. Based on USDA FSIS recall #054-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/olymel-recalls-ready-eat-ham-products-imported-without-benefit-import-reinspection).
Why it’s dangerous
The ham products were imported into the U.S. without being re-inspected by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This means they may not meet U.S. food safety standards, though no illnesses have been reported.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these ham products in California retail stores or distributors. People who have the products in their refrigerators or freezers are at risk if they consume them.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for ham products labeled with 'EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED' and lot codes 23208, 23212, or 23221. Products also have Canadian establishment number 180 printed inside the Canadian inspection mark on the label.
- Brand
Olymel- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Discard or return the recalled ham products to the place of purchase to avoid consumption.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any illnesses linked to this ham?
No confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled ham?
Look for ham products labeled with 'EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED' and lot codes 23208, 23212, or 23221, which also have Canadian establishment number 180 printed inside the Canadian inspection mark.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Olymel Customer Service at 1-800-361-7990 ext.3123 or SC@olymel.com for details.
Contact Olymel
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olymel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 054-2023 — Olymel Olymel Hello, I own a Olymel that is covered by recall 054-2023 from Olymel. 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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Where this comes from
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 #054-2023 (October 30, 2023)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.