Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
USDA recalls 6,804 pounds of Olymel ready-to-eat ham products that may contain Salmonella Enteritidis. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them.
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possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis
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What happened, in plain English
Olymel is recalling approximately 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. This recall is important because consuming contaminated ham can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275202-olymel-ready-to-eat-ham-products-recall-possible-salmonella-enteritidis.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275202-olymel-ready-to-eat-ham-products-recall-possible-salmonella-enteritidis · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #012-2021
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“Olymel Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Recall: Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275202-olymel-ready-to-eat-ham-products-recall-possible-salmonella-enteritidis. Based on USDA FSIS recall #012-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/olymel-s-e-c-l-p--recalls-ready-eat-ham-products-due-possible-salmonella-enteritidis).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacteria that can cause salmonellosis when ingested. Symptoms typically appear within 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food and may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In some cases, severe symptoms can require hospitalization, especially for vulnerable groups.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Olymel ready-to-eat ham products with specific product codes. Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from salmonellosis.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for ham products labeled 'Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE' with product codes starting with '20309' followed by numbers like '11-91', '21-91', '31-91', '41-91', or '51-91'. These items were packaged on November 5, 2020.
- Brand
Olymel- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled ham products to avoid potential illness from Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed cases of illness from this ham?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products have been reported.
What are the symptoms of salmonellosis?
Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever that typically appear within 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food.
How can I check if my ham is part of this recall?
Check for ham products labeled 'Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE' with product codes starting with '20309' followed by numbers like '11-91', '21-91', '31-91', '41-91', or '51-91' that were packaged on November 5, 2020.
Contact Olymel
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olymel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 012-2021 — Olymel Olymel Hello, I own a Olymel that is covered by recall 012-2021 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 #012-2021 (April 15, 2021)
- 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.