Montpak International Inc. is recalling approximately 4,365 pounds of veal and lamb products because they were not presented for required import re-inspection into the United States. The affected items include bulk boxes of veal bones, marrow bones, mechanically tenderized cutlets, and whole lamb carcasses. Although no adverse reactions have been reported, the products pose a potential food safety risk due to the lack of inspection. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1276039-montpak-recalls-veal-and-lamb-due-to-import-violation.
“Montpak Recalls Veal and Lamb Due to Import Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276039-montpak-recalls-veal-and-lamb-due-to-import-violation. Based on USDA FSIS recall #120-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/montpak-international-inc--recalls-veal-and-lamb-products-produced-without-benefit).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Dec. 18, 2019, that Montpak International Inc. is recalling approximately 4,365 pounds of veal and lamb products due to an import violation. The agency said these items were not presented for required import re-inspection. Consumers should throw the products away or return them to the place of purchase.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Montpak
40-lb. bulk boxes containing VEAL Bones with SKU 97507U and PRODUCT OF CANADA (CANADA 96 in the Canadian mark of inspection)
50-lb. bulk boxes containing VEAL Marrow bones with SKU 97660U and PRODUCT OF CANADA (CANADA 96 in the Canadian mark of inspection)
50-lb. bulk boxes containing VEAL Bones (neck sliced) with SKU 97578U and PRODUCT OF CANADA (CANADA 710 in the Canadian mark of inspection)
10-lb. bulk boxes containing MECHANICALLY TENDERIZED VEAL LEG CUTLET 2 OZ CHUNKS, EST 1809, and PACKED ON DEC-10-19
10-lb. bulk boxes containing MECHANICALLY TENDERIZED VEAL LEG CUTLET 2 OZ EYE RND, EST 1809, and PACKED ON DEC-10-19
10-lb. bulk boxes containing MECHANICALLY TENDERIZED VEAL LEG CUTLET 4 OZ EYE RND, EST 1809, and PACKED ON DEC-10-19
Whole carcasses of lamb wrapped in cheese cloth
What to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Robert Mailhot, Executive Director of Quality Assurance, Montpak International, Inc., at (514) 245-1553.
The hazard
The recall addresses an import violation where veal and lamb products were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. According to FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show that Lorraine Quiche Products were recalled on 2025-12-19 for an import reinspection violation. Other recent recalls of similar products include Raw Beef Products Imported Without Reinspection Risk Food Safety (2026-08-07) and Ghanaianway Salted Lamb Products Recalled: No Federal Inspection (2025-12-09).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for veal or lamb products from Montpak International Inc. with establishment numbers EST 1809 on the box, or Canadian marks of inspection CANADA 96 or CANADA 710. Specific SKUs to check include 97507U, 97660U, and 97578U. The mechanically tenderized veal leg cutlets were packed on December 10, 2019.
Brand
Montpak
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Product
Do not consume or sell any of the recalled veal and lamb products.
Discard or Return Items
Throw away the products or return them to the place of purchase.
Official remedy
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
USDA FSIS distribution: “New Jersey, New York, Virginia”
States: New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2020.
1USDA FSIS announced the recall
2FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 120-2019 — Montpak Recalls Veal and Lamb Due to Import Violation
Hello,
I own a Montpak Recalls Veal and Lamb Due to Import Violation that is covered by recall 120-2019 from Montpak.
The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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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