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Recall Notification Report 047-2005 |
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Product(s) Recalled:
Ground beef
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced October 28, 2005. The products subject to recall include:
- 10-pound chubs of "AMERICAN FRESH FOODS THOMASVILLE, GA 31792--FINE GROUND BEEF 73/27 10LB" with the case code of "7428" and a sell by date of "11/15/05."
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
How/When Discovered:
Establishment testing reported a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 and the establishment notified FSIS.
Federal Establishment:
33793 M
American Fresh Foods, Inc.
131 Roseway Dr.
Thomasville, GA 31792
Consumer Contact:
Tim Biela, Vice President, Food Safety and Quality Assurance,
229-584-0420
Media Contact:
Tim Biela, Vice President, Food Safety and Quality Assurance,
229-584-0420
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 6,200 pounds
Quantity Recovered:
The firm reports the recovery of 5,238 pounds of product.
Distribution:
Florida
Recall Classification:
Class I
Recall Notification Level:
Retail
Press Release:
Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. coli O157:H7
Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally 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: (404) 562-5900
- 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:
November 3, 2005
Recall Case Number:
047-2005
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