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Recall Notification Report 016-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Various Sausage Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced March 29 and 30, 2005. All of the products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 10158" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall are various size and weight packages of:
  • "Blue Ribbon, NATURAL CASING FRANKS." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
  • "WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Natural Casing Wieners." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
  • "OLD TYME DELI, SIGNATURE, Natural Casing, HOT DOGS, LIPARI." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
  • "The Butcher Shop, At Nino Salvaggio International Market Place, Natural Casing, Hot Dogs." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
  • "WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Fully Cooked Smoked Kielbasa." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
  • "WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Fully Cooked Smoked Italian Sausage." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."

The aforementioned products were packaged on March 30, 2005 and distributed to retail stores in Michigan.

  • "WINTER SAUSAGE, Beef Hot Dogs, Skinless." Each package bears the date code "089." These products were packaged on March 30, 2005 and distributed to retail stores and institutional customers in Michigan.

Also, subject to recall are 40 to 60 lb. bulk cartons of "WORLD FAMOUS TONY PACKO'S CAFE, Natural Casing, Hickory Smoked, TOLEDO'S AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN HOT DOG." Each package bears the date code "O89." These products were packaged on March 30, 2005 and distributed to institutions customer in Ohio.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

How/When Discovered:
A routine FSIS monitoring sample returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on April 5, 2005.

Federal Establishment:
10158 M
Winter Sausage Manufacturing Co., Inc.
22011 Gratiot
Eastpointe, MI 48021

Consumer Contact:
Ron Eckert, VP, (586) 777-9080

Media Contact:
Ron Eckert, VP, (586) 777-9080

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,117 pounds

Distribution:
Michigan and Ohio

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Wholesale

Press Release:
Michigan Firm Recalls Sausage Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

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: (608) 240-4080
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Recall Management: (202) 690-6389
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
April 5, 2005

Recall Case Number:
016-2005

 

 

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