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Recall Notification Report 006-2006
Product(s) Recalled:
Beef Sausage

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced November 7, 2005. The following products are subject to recall:
  • 12-ounce packages of "Hi-Country, JALAPEÑO BEEF LOG, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING." The package bears the establishment number "Est. 1248" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the use by/sell by date "11-7-06."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with microbiological pathogens.

How/When Discovered:
FSIS discovered the problem during inspection activities and the establishment initiated a recall.

Federal Establishment:
01248 M
Hi-Country Snack Foods, Inc.
1 Lincoln Gulch RD
Lincoln, MT 59639

Consumer Contact:
Chris Castagne, Production Manager, (406) 362-4203

Media Contact:
Dean Yonkovich, General Manager, (406) 362-4203

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 219 pounds

Quantity Recovered:
The firm reports recovery of 7 pounds of product.

Distribution:
Lincoln, MT and through catalog sales

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Consumer

Press Release:
Montana Firm Recalls Beef Sausage for Potential Contamination with Microbiological Pathogens

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 Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • FSIS Recall Coordinator: (612) 370-2400
  • 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:
February 18, 2006

Recall Case Number:
006-2006


Last Modified: March 7, 2006

 

 

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