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Recall Notification Report 003-2007
Product(s) Recalled:
Cooked ham

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced December 4, 5, and 6, 2006.

The products subject to recall are the following:
  • 12 pound 5.5 oz (5.6 kg) packages of " FUD Original Cooked Ham. Mexican de corazon." Each package bears a "use by" date of "Mar/04/07," "Mar/05/07" or "Mar/06/07." Each package also bears "TIF 158" inside the S.A.G.A.R.P.A. Mexico mark of inspection.
  • 24.66 pound (11.2 kg) cases of " Original Ham Jamon FUD EXP." Each case bears a "use by" date of "Mar 04, 07," "Mar 05, 07" or "Mar 06, 07." Each case also bears "Shipping Mark: 1805."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product is misbranded because it may contain poultry which is not declared on the label.

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered through FSIS testing.

Importer of Record:
Sigma Foods, Inc.
110 Cypress Station Dr., Suite 202
Houston, TX 77090

Consumer Contact:
Gerardo Carcoba, Marketing Manager, 281-999-6361

Media Contact:
Gerardo Carcoba, Marketing Manager, 281-999-6361

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 19,488 pounds

Quantity Recovered:
The firm reports the recovery of 8,887 pounds.

Distribution:
Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL, and Harlington, TX

Recall Classification:
Class III

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
No

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

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Program Evaluation, Enforcement and Review (PEER).

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • FSIS Recall Coordinator: )202) 720-9904
  • 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 9, 2007

Recall Case Number:
003-2007


Last Modified: March 5, 2007

 

 

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