Bucks Co. Jam Company Recalls Uncured Bacon Marmalade

WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Erwinna jam company has recalled around 709 pounds of heat-treated, shelf-stable uncured bacon marmalade products made without federal inspection, according to a news release from the United States Department of Agriculture on Saturday.

The recalled uncured bacon marmalade with oranges and balsamic caramelized onions was made on July 10, Dec. 3, and March 1, the release said.

The product has a two-year shelf life and lot codes 7/23, 11/23, 12/23 and 3/24. The jars bear establishment number “EST. 47682” inside the USDA mark of inspection, and were both sold online and shipped to retail locations nationwide.

A recall is a voluntary action, when a manufacturer carries out their responsibility to protect the public health and well-being from products that are in some way defective.

"There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products," the Food Safety and Inspection Service said. "Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider."

Eat This Yum! makes locally-lauded jams and marmalades and was even featured on a list of Oprah’s Favorite Things in O Magazine, according to the company website.

The inspection service discovered the problem via a complaint received through the Office of Inspector General's hotline, according to the news release. Investigators looked into the complaint and determined that the products were produced in an establishment that was not federally inspected at the time, the news release detailed.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or pantries.

"Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them," the service wrote. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase."

The service routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

Patch could not immediately reach owner Gino De Schrijver for comment, but the USDA said those with any questions about the recall can contact him at (908) 777-1465.

Consumers with food safety questions can also call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).

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