Battistoni Italian Specialty Meats, LLC, Recalls Salami and Capocollo Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls Battistoni salami and capocollo products from 2017 with possible aluminum contamination. Consumers should check labels for lot codes and sell-by dates to determine if affected.
Lower-risk recall
possible contamination with foreign matter, specifically aluminum
What happened, in plain English
Battistoni is recalling approximately 22,630 pounds of ready-to-eat salami and capocollo products that may contain aluminum. This contamination risk could cause injury if consumed, but no confirmed illnesses have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275768-battistoni-salami-and-capocollo-recall-possible-aluminum-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275768-battistoni-salami-and-capocollo-recall-possible-aluminum-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #110-2017
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“Battistoni Salami and Capocollo Recall: Possible Aluminum Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275768-battistoni-salami-and-capocollo-recall-possible-aluminum-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #110-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/battistoni-italian-specialty-meats-llc-recalls-salami-and-capocollo-products-due).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain aluminum clips that were found during retail preparation. As ready-to-eat meats are typically sliced thin, the risk of injury from consuming contaminated items is low but possible.
Who’s affected
Foodservice establishments in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia that received the recalled products from January 30, 2017 to August 21, 2017. Consumers who purchased these items with lot codes 31B, 05A, or 33D are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 18.9-lb. vacuum-sealed packages with lot codes 31B or 05A (sell-by dates 2/21/18 to 8/17/18) or 15-lb. vacuum-sealed packages with lot code 33D (sell-by date 11/19/17). Products bear establishment number EST. 2706 inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Battistoni- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for lot codes 31B, 05A, or 33D on vacuum-sealed packages with specific sell-by dates.
Contact Recaller
If you have the recalled product, contact Anne Ashely at (716) 826-2700 for assistance.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from consuming these products?
The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but aluminum contamination could pose a risk if consumed.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for vacuum-sealed packages with lot codes 31B, 05A, or 33D and specific sell-by dates as listed in the recall notice.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Contact Anne Ashely at (716) 826-2700 to get further assistance with the recall.
Contact Battistoni
We’ve drafted a message you can send Battistoni to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 110-2017 — Battistoni Battistoni Hello, I own a Battistoni that is covered by recall 110-2017 from Battistoni. 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 #110-2017 (October 13, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.