Pork Skin Products Recall: Possible Salmonella Contamination
USDA recalls pork skin products from Pork Rinds & Snacks LLC due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these items.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with Salmonella
What happened, in plain English
Pork Rinds & Snacks LLC is recalling pork skin products that may contain Salmonella. This contamination could cause foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275652-pork-skin-products-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275652-pork-skin-products-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #120-2016
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“Pork Skin Products Recall: Possible Salmonella Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275652-pork-skin-products-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #120-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pork-rinds-snacks-llc-recalls-pork-skin-products-due-possible-salmonella).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella contamination in pork skin products can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The illness typically lasts 4-7 days but may require hospitalization in severe cases.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased pork skin products from the recall list between September 2016 and December 2016. Older adults, infants, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with the USDA inspection number EST. M00888. Check for Best By dates from January 5, 2017 to March 23, 2017 on plastic packages labeled with WALLACES or COUNTRY TIME brands.
- Brand
Pork Rinds & Snacks- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled pork skin products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia”
States: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed illnesses from this recall?
No confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions have been reported.
What are the symptoms of salmonellosis?
Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product.
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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 #120-2016 (December 22, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.