Crescent City Meats Recalls Tasso Ham Products Due to Underprocessing Risk
Crescent City Meats recalls 430 pounds of Ready-to-Eat Tasso Cajun Spicy Ham products from New Orleans area institutions due to possible underprocessing. Consumers should check labels for lot codes 1631317, 1635517, or 1635217.
Lower-risk recall
the RTE product may be underprocessed
What happened, in plain English
Crescent City Meats is recalling approximately 430 pounds of Ready-to-Eat Tasso Cajun Spicy Ham products that may be underprocessed. This could lead to food safety risks if the ham isn't cooked properly. The products were distributed to institutions in the New Orleans metropolitan area and were produced between November and December 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275791-crescent-city-meats-recalls-tasso-ham-products-due-to-underprocessing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275791-crescent-city-meats-recalls-tasso-ham-products-due-to-underprocessing · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #002-2018
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“Crescent City Meats Recalls Tasso Ham Products Due to Underprocessing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275791-crescent-city-meats-recalls-tasso-ham-products-due-to-underprocessing. Based on USDA FSIS recall #002-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/crescent-city-meats-recalls-ready-eat-tasso-ham-products-due-underprocessing).
Why it’s dangerous
The ham products may be underprocessed, meaning they weren't cooked thoroughly enough. This could result in food safety risks if the product isn't handled properly or if it's consumed without being fully cooked.
Who’s affected
Institutions in the New Orleans metropolitan area that purchased the recalled ham products are most at risk. Consumers who bought these products for home use are not affected by this recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 5-lb vacuum packs labeled TASSO CAJUN SPICY HAM READY TO EAT with lot codes 1631317, 1635517, or 1635217. The products were distributed to institutions in the New Orleans metropolitan area and were produced between November and December 2017.
- Brand
Crescent City Meats- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot codes 1631317, 1635517, or 1635217 on the packaging.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2019.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
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- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #002-2018 (January 5, 2018)
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