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Recall Notification Report 049-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Chicken Salad Pproducts

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced between November 1 and November 4, 2005. The products subject to recall are:
  • Four-and-a-half - pound tubs of "ISABELLE'S KITCHEN INC., HONEY DIJON PASTA CHICKEN SALAD." Each tub bears the establishment number "P-4629" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "Nov 19 05 305."
  • 30-pound buckets of "STEW LEONARD'S CHICKEN SALAD." Each bucket bears the establishment number "P-4629" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "Nov 19 05 305."
  • 30-pound buckets of "ISABELLE'S KITCHEN INC., MARKETFARE CHICKEN SALAD." Each bucket bears the establishment number "P-4629" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "Nov 21 05 A 306," "Nov 21 05 B 306," "Nov 21 05 C 306," "Nov 21 05 D 306" or "Nov 21 05 E 306."
  • Five-pound tubs of "ISABELLE'S KITCHEN INC., TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD, with Walnuts." Each tub bears the establishment number "P-4629" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "Nov 20 05 306."
  • Five-pound tubs of "ISABELLE'S KITCHEN INC., CHICKEN SALAD, Bread Crumbs Added." Each tub bears the establishment number "P-4629" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "Nov 20 05 B 306" or "Nov 19 05 C 305."

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

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered through company testing.

Federal Establishment:
04629 P
Isabelle's Kitchen
417 Main Street
Harleysville, PA 19438

Consumer Contact:
Amy Grassi, Human Resources Manager, 800-355-7252

Media Contact:
Vincent Popillo, Chief Operating Officer, 800-355-7252

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,523 pounds

Quantity Recovered:
The firm reports the recovery of 1,630 pounds.

Distribution:
Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chicken Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally 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: (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 10, 2005

Recall Case Number:
049-2005

 

 

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