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Recall Notification Report 022-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
The following products are subject to recall:
  • 16 oz. packages of "HILL-BILLY'S SMOKED BBQ BEEF JERKY"
  • 16 oz. packages of "HOCKENBERRY'S SMOKIN' HOT BEEF JERKY"
  • 16 oz. packages of "HILL-BILLY'S OL' HICKORY BEEF JERKY"
  • 16 oz. packages of "HILL-BILLY'S OL' HICKORY BEEF JERKY CHIPS"

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced 6/10/2004 and 6/11/2004. The packages bear the establishment number "EST. 19397" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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

How/When Discovered:
The establishment discovered the problem through verification testing recommended by their processing authority.

Federal Establishment:
19397 M
Hockenberry Processing
9623 Sweetwater Road
Fort Loudon, PA 17224

Consumer Contact:
Leslie Wagner, Plant Manager, (717) 349-2100

Media Contact:
Leslie Wagner, Plant Manager, (717) 349-2100

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 130 pounds

Distribution:
New York and Pennsylvania

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Beef Jerky 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:
  • Compliance/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 29, 2004

Recall Case Number:
022-2004

 

 

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