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Recall Notification Report 021-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Various Ready-To-Eat Meat Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced April 8, April 11, and April 12, 2005 Products subject to recall include:
  • 1-pound packages of "OBERLE, SMOKED PORK SAUSAGE, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
  • .60- pound packages of "OBERLE, LIVER SAUSAGE, READY TO EAT."
  • .15- pound packages of "OBERLE, SNACK STICKS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
  • .75- pound packages of "OBERLE, WIENERS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."

Each package bears the establishment code "EST. 2334" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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

How/When Discovered:
A routine FSIS monitoring sample returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on April 21, 2005.

Federal Establishment:
02334 M
Oberle Meats
21529 Highway 32
St. Genevieve, MO 63670

Consumer Contact:
John Oberle, Manager, 573-883-565

Media Contact:
John Oberle, Manager, 573-883-5656

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,077 pounds

Distribution:
Illinois and Missouri

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Missouri Firm Recalls Meat Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers verbally and will do so 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: (919) 844-8400
  • 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 21, 2005

Recall Case Number:
021-2005

 

 

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