A recall has been issued by Sulu Organics LLC, based in Bartlett, Illinois, for over 3 tons of pork lard and beef tallow products because they were produced with the benefit of federal inspection.
Background
Meat, poultry, and egg products sold in the United States must be labeled with a USDA mark of inspection and establishment, or EST number. This is assigned to the specific plant where a food is produced.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) received complaints that the recalled product was missing the mark of inspection. According to the FSIS, “personnel determined the establishment purchased pork lard and bulk beef tallow from an FSIS regulated facility and produced product into smaller retail size containers that were relabeled without the benefit of FSIS inspection.”
Distribution
The recall notice said that the recalled product was distributed to retail locations across the United States.
Product Details
- 50-lb. boxes of “Sulu NUTRITION 100% PURE BEEF TALLOW FULLY RENDERED-PASTEURIZED ALL PURPOSE” with “LOT: 07192023-4502 EXP: 12/2024,” “LOT: 010224-0944 EXP: 12/2025” and “LOT: 080124-7895 EXP: 12/2025” represented on the container label.
- 7-lb. buckets of “Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL BEEF TALLOW RENDERED 100% PURE GRASS FEED GRASS FINISHED” with “LOT: 042225-0128 EXP: 09/2026,” “LOT: 042423-4502 EXP: 12/2025,” “LOT: 010224-0944 EXP: 12/2025” and “LOT: 080124-7895 EXP: 01/2025” represented on the container label.
- 4-lb. buckets of “Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL TALLOW RENDERED 100% PURE GRASS FEED GRASS FINISHED” with “LOT: 08012024-7895 EXP: 07/2026,” “07192023-4502 EXP: 12/2024” and “LOT: 080124-7895 EXP 01/2026” represented on the container label.
- 1.5-lb. jars of “Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL BEEF TALLOW RENDERED 100% PURE GRASS FEED GRASS FINISHED” with “LOT: 021925-0044 EXP:09/2026,” “LOT: 012224-0960 EXP: 01/2026” represented on the container label.
- 4-lb. buckets of “Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL LARD 100% PURE NATURAL US PRODUCT RICH IN MONOSATURATED, SATURATED AND POLYSATURATED FATS” with “LOT: 062824-0072 EXP:01/2026” represented on the container label.
- 7-lb. buckets of “Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL LARD 100% PURE NATURAL US PRODUCT RICH IN MONOSATURATED, SATURATED AND POLYSATURATED FATS” with “LOT: 011825-0072 EXP: 08/2026” represented on the container label.
Consumer Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The recalled product should be returned to the place of purchase or they should be thrown away immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Bekniyaz Akshayev, Sulu Organics LLC owner at 630-855-2190 or [email protected].
Health Risks
There have been no reports of any illnesses or injuries in connection with the recalled food. However, any consumer that has been exposed to the affected product, and is experiencing symptoms of food poisoning, should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
