Fineberg Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls 8,822 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products from Fineberg Packing Co. Inc. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible adulteration with Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Fineberg Packing Co., Inc. is recalling ready-to-eat ham products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Consumers should not eat these products and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275694-fineberg-ham-products-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275694-fineberg-ham-products-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #039-2017
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“Fineberg Ham Products Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275694-fineberg-ham-products-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #039-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fineberg-packing-co--inc--recalls-ready-eat-ham-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections. The bacteria can spread beyond the digestive system and affect vulnerable populations.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled ham products are at risk, especially older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. These groups are most vulnerable to serious infections from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with the establishment number EST. 428 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled items include 14-lb. vacuum-sealed packages with sell-by date 03/26/2017 and case code 17016, or 30.6-lb. boxes with case code 17016.
- Brand
Fineberg- 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.
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 product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of serious infections from Listeria.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for products with establishment number EST. 428 inside the USDA mark of inspection, and check the sell-by date and case code on the packaging.
Contact Fineberg
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fineberg to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 039-2017 — Fineberg Fineberg Hello, I own a Fineberg that is covered by recall 039-2017 from Fineberg. 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 #039-2017 (April 25, 2017)
- 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.