Stop using nowMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published February 26, 2019
Sahlen Packing Recalls Deli Ham Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls 13,224 pounds of ready-to-eat deli ham products that may contain plastic. Consumers are urged not to consume these items and should discard or return them to the store.
“Sahlen Packing Recalls Deli Ham Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275939-sahlen-packing-recalls-deli-ham-products-due-to-possible-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #022-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/sahlen-packing-company-inc--recalls-ready-eat-deli-meat-products-due-possible).
Sahlen Packing Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 13,224 pounds of ready-to-eat deli ham products due to possible plastic contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Feb. 26, 2019. Consumers who purchased these items are urged not to consume them.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Sahlen Packing
Product: MARKET 32 BY PRICE CHOPPER BLACK FOREST HAM with natural juices caramel color added 97% FAT FREE
Sell by date: 4/8/19
Establishment number: EST. 5155 inside the USDA mark of inspection
Production date: January 25, 2019
Sold at retail deli counters in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
What to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Questions can be directed to Joseph Sahlen Sr., owner, Sahlen Packaging Company, Inc. at (716) 852-8677.
The hazard
The recall is due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically plastic. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include E.A. Sween Company Recalls Pulled Pork Sandwiches for Possible Plastic Contamination (2025-10-27), Fontanini Pork Sausage Recall: Plastic Contamination Risk (2026-09-25), and Ajinomoto Chicken and Pork Products Recall: Possible Glass Contamination (2026-03-03).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for ham products labeled with 'MARKET 32 BY PRICE CHOPPER BLACK FOREST HAM' that have a sell-by date of April 8, 2019. These items bear establishment number EST. 5155 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Brand
Sahlen Packing
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled ham products to the place of purchase to avoid consumption.
Official remedy
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 6 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
USDA FSIS distribution: “Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont”
States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2019.
1FSIS closed the recall
2USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Are there any confirmed injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
Where can I find the list of affected products?
The list of affected products is available on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
How do I report a food safety issue?
You can contact the FSIS virtual representative 'Ask Karen' at AskKaren.gov or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).
Take action
Contact Sahlen Packing
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sahlen Packing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 022-2019 — Sahlen Packing Recalls Deli Ham Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
Hello,
I own a Sahlen Packing Recalls Deli Ham Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination that is covered by recall 022-2019 from Sahlen Packing.
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.
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.
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