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Recall Notification Report 007-2006
Product(s) Recalled:
Pork Barbeque

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced February 10, 2006. The product subject to recall is:
  • 5-pound plastic tubs of "Griffin's, Pork BAR-B-Q, UNSKINNED PORK WITH SAUCE." Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 07404" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a sell by date, "04/10/06."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a known pathogen.

How/When Discovered:
An FSIS laboratory sample returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes February 18, 2006.

Federal Establishment:
07404 M
Griffin's Barbeque of Williamston, Inc.
5362 Fire. Dept. Rd.
Williamston, NC 27892

Consumer Contact:
Janet Lucido, HACCP Coordinator, (252) 792-4887

Media Contact:
Janet Lucido, HACCP Coordinator, (252) 792-4887

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 30 pounds

Quantity Recovered:
The firm reports recovery of 15 pounds of product.

Distribution:
The product was distributed to a local retail establishment in Williamston, NC.

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Consumer

Press Release:
North Carolina Firm Recalls Pork Barbeque for Possible Listeria Contamination

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers verbally.

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

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • FSIS Recall Coordinator: (919) 844-8400
  • 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:
007-2006


Last Modified: February 28, 2006

 

 

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