Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat Pie Products Imported ...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Import Violation
Product Description & Identification
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025 - Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc, in Hayward, Calif., is recalling approximately 127 pounds of ready-to-eat meat pie products from Australia that were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection upon entry into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat meat pie products were imported from Australia on or around May 1, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 5.6-oz. plastic packages containing “FOUR ‘N TWENTY TRAVELLER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PASTRY” with use by date of “AUG 20 2025” printed on the back of packaging. The products subject to recall bear Australia establishment number “265” printed inside the Australia inspection mark located on the plastic product packaging. These items were shipped to Rutter’s convenience store locations in Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and FSIS determined that the products were not presented for FSIS import reinspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers. 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. FSIS 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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. at Fijianwholesaleco@gmail.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .
Affected Products
5.6-oz. plastic packages containing “FOUR ‘N TWENTY TRAVELLER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PASTRY” with use by date of “AUG 20 2025” printed on the back of packaging.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Langcode | English |
| Field year | 2025 |
| Field title | Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat Pie Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection |
| Field labels | Recall-015-2025-Labels.pdf |
| Field states | Pennsylvania |
| Field summary | <p><strong>WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025</strong> - Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc, in Hayward, Calif., is recalling approximately 127 pounds of ready-to-eat meat pie products from Australia that were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection upon entry into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.</p> <p>The ready-to-eat meat pie products were imported from Australia on or around May 1, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [<a href="/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2025-05/Recall-015-2025-Labels.pdf">view labels</a>]: </p> <ul> <li>5.6-oz. plastic packages containing “FOUR ‘N TWENTY TRAVELLER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PASTRY” with use by date of “AUG 20 2025” printed on the back of packaging.</li> </ul> <p>The products subject to recall bear Australia establishment number “265” printed inside the Australia inspection mark located on the plastic product packaging. These items were shipped to Rutter’s convenience store locations in Pennsylvania. </p> <p>The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and FSIS determined that the products were not presented for FSIS import reinspection.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.</p> <p>FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers. 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.</p> <p>FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their<strong> </strong>customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls">www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls</a>.</p> <p>Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. at <a href="mailto:Fijianwholesaleco@gmail.com">Fijianwholesaleco@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to <a href="mailto:MPHotline@usda.gov">MPHotline@usda.gov</a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at <a href="https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/">https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/</a>.</p> |
| Field processing | Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable |
| Field recall url | http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fijian-import-export-co--inc--recalls-ready-eat-meat-pie-products-imported-without |
| Field risk level | High - Class I |
| Field closed year | 2025 |
| Field distro list | RC-015-2025-Retail-List.pdf |
| Field has spanish | False |
| Field recall date | 2025-05-16 |
| Field recall type | Closed Recall |
| Field active notice | False |
| Field media contact | Tai Thompson |
| Field product items | 5.6-oz. plastic packages containing “FOUR ‘N TWENTY TRAVELLER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PASTRY” with use by date of “AUG 20 2025” printed on the back of packaging. |
| Field qty recovered | 68 lbs |
| Field recall number | 015-2025 |
| Field recall reason | Import Violation |
| Field archive recall | True |
| Field last modified date | 2025-05-16 |
| Field related to outbreak | False |
| Field recall number export | 015-2025 |
| Field company media contact | Company Contact Fijian Import & Export Co. Inc. Fijianwholesaleco@gmail.com |
| Field recall classification | Class I |