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Recall Notification Report  029-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Primera Chorizos (Spanish Brand Sausage)

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced June 15, 2005.
The following are subject to recall:
  • 8-ounce packages of "Los galleguitos PRIMERA CHORIZOS SPANISH BRAND SAUSAGE."

Each package contains four sausages and bears the code "021606." The establishment code, "EST. 5447" is printed inside the USDA mark of inspection. The sausages were packaged on June 16, 2005 and were sold through retail stores in Florida.

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 June 26, 2005.

Federal Establishment:
05447 M
Los Galleguitos
147 48th Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Consumer Contact:
Frank Torres, Owner, 201-865-7232

Media Contact:
Frank Torres, Owner, 201-865-7232

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 720 pounds

Distribution:
Florida

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release: New Jersey Firm Recalls Sausage 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:  (215) 597-4219
  • Recall Management Staff: (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:
June 26, 2005

Recall Case Number:
029-2005

 

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