Bassett & Walker Recalls Beef Lips Due to Import Violation
Bassett & Walker recalls ~1,540 lbs of beef lips produced in Australia. Products lacked required U.S. import inspection, posing potential health risks.
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Import Violation
What happened, in plain English
Bassett & Walker International is recalling approximately 1,540 pounds of beef lip products because they were shipped to the U.S. without undergoing the mandatory point-of-entry inspection. The product was produced in Australia between March 2, 2015, and April 7, 2015, and distributed to retailers and restaurants in the San Diego area. While no adverse health reactions have been reported, the lack of inspection means there is a possibility of adverse health consequences. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275465-bassett-and-walker-international-inc-recall-beef-products-produced-without.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275465-bassett-and-walker-international-inc-recall-beef-products-produced-without · Updated October 12, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #098-2015
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“Bassett & Walker Recalls Beef Lips Due to Import Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275465-bassett-and-walker-international-inc-recall-beef-products-produced-without. Based on USDA FSIS recall #098-2015 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bassett-and-walker-international-inc--recall-beef-products-produced-without-benefit).
Why it’s dangerous
The beef products were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection as required by law. Without this full inspection, there is a possibility of adverse health consequences from consuming the product, although no confirmed reactions have been reported to date.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased beef lips from retail outlets or restaurants in the San Diego, California area between March and April 2015 are likely affected. Restaurants that received these supplies for food service are also impacted.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 55-pound boxes containing beef lips manufactured by JBS PTY Limited at Australian Establishments 4, 170, 235, or 517. The product was produced on various dates between March 2, 2015, and April 7, 2015.
- Brand
Bassett & Walker- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check your inventory
Verify if you possess 55-pound boxes of beef lips from the specified Australian establishments produced between March 2 and April 7, 2015.
Contact the company
If you have questions or need to report possession, contact Maria Fortuna at (416) 363-7070 ext. 265 or mfortuna@bassettwalkerinc.com.
Consult a healthcare provider
If you are concerned about a reaction to the product, contact your healthcare provider for advice.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #098-2015 (July 7, 2015)
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