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Recall Notification Report 051-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Ham and Beef Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced October 26 and 28, 2005. The following products are subject to recall:
  • Various sized vacuum-packed packages of "GOETZ, FULLY COOKED, HONEY CURE HAM, WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package bears the code "10-26-05" and the establishment number "EST. 6245" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
  • Various sized vacuum-packed packages of "GOETZ, WESTERN MEAT, GOETZ, SMOKED BEEF STRIPS." Each package bears the code "10-28-05" and the establishment number "EST. 6245" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may contain Staphylococcus aureus
enterotoxin.

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered by FSIS.

Federal Establishment:
06245 M
Goetz Western Meats
1220 Hewitt Ave
Everett, WA 98201

Consumer Contact:
Jim Horton, Owner, (425) 252-1151

Media Contact:
Jim Horton, Owner, (425) 252-1151

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 340 pounds

Quantity Recovered:
The firm reports the recovery of 243 pounds.

Distribution:
Washington

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Washington Firm Recalls Ham and Beef Products That May Contain Staphylococcus aureus Enterotoxin

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: (303) 497-5411
  • 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 22, 2005

Recall Case Number:
051-2005


Last Modified: December 30, 2005

 

 

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