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Recall Notification Report 003-2006
Product(s) Recalled:
Sirloin Beef and Asian Style Vegetables

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced November 11, 2005

The following product is subject to recall:
  • 9.0 Oz boxes of "WEIGHT WATCHERS® SMART ONES® SIRLOIN BEEF AND ASIAN STYLE VEGETABLES," in a zesty teriyaki sauce. Each box includes the establishment number, "EST. 1869" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a best if used by date of "11/07." Each box bears the code "MS 5 L 11 BD 2."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The package indicates that the product is sirloin beef and Asian style vegetables; however, inside the package is roast beef in Portobello vermouth sauce with broccoli and cauliflower. The package labels do not specifically state that milk protein, a potential known allergen, is an ingredient.

How/When Discovered:
The Company received a consumer complaint and reported the incident to FSIS.

Federal Establishment:
01869 M
Heinz Frozen Foods
1301 Oberlin Road S.W.
Massillon, OH 44647

Consumer Contact:
Consumer Affairs Department, 1-800-551-0140

Media Contact:
Robin Teets, Senior Manager, Public Relations, (412) 237-3562

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,561 pounds

Quantity Recovered:
To Be Determined

Distribution:
Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Consumer

Press Release:
Ohio Firm Recalls Sirloin Beef and Asian Style Vegetables Due To Undeclared Allergen

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • FSIS Recall Coordinator: (630) 620-7474
  • Recall Management: (202) 690-6389
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
January 23, 2006

Recall Case Number:
003-2006


Last Modified: August 24, 2006

 

 

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