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Recall Notification Report 033-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Frozen Beef Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
The products subject to recall are beef sirloin steaks produced on June 23, 2004 and ground beef products produced on June 23 and 24, 2004. Each box bears the establishment code "EST. 213D" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall include:
  • Packages of "B BAR Brand, 12 Quarter Pound 100% PURE BEEF PATTIES" bearing the product code 3084.
  • 8-pound packages of "Hamburger Patties, 100% Pure Beef," bearing the product code 3060.
  • Boxes of "APPLEBEE'S FAJITA BRAND BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, bearing the product code 9394.
  • Boxes of "APPLEBEE'S HOUSE SIRLOIN BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK," bearing the product code 9399.
  • 10-pound boxes of "100% PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3012.
  • 25-pound boxes of "85% LEAN GROUND BEEF PATTIES NAMP#1136," bearing the product code 3014.
  • 5.60-pound boxes of "85% LEAN GROUND BEEF PATTIES NAMP#1136," bearing the product code 3016.
  • 4.5 pound boxes of "OUR HOMESTYLE PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3021.
  • 10-pound boxes of "90% LEAN GROUND BEEF PATTIES NAMP#1136," bearing the product code 3025.
  • 40-pound boxes of "90% LEAN BULK PACK GROUND BEEF NAMP#136," bearing the product code 3035.
  • 5-pound boxes of "PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3036.
  • 24-pound boxes of "CHOPPED BEEF PATTIES," bearing the product code 3042.
  • 10-pound boxes of "CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3062.
  • 21-pound boxes of "CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3068.
  • 24-pound boxes of "PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS TENDERFORM," bearing the product code 3079.
  • 10-pound boxes of "85% LEAN BULK PACK GROUND BEEF NAMP#136," bearing the product code 3094.
  • 26.25-pound boxes of "PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS TENDERFORM," bearing the product code 3107.
  • 24-pound boxes of "SEASONED CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS CHOPPED AND FORMED," bearing the product code 3208.
  • 10.125-pound boxes of "SALISBURY BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3301.
  • 10.13-pound boxes of "PLATTER BEEF PATTIES CHOPPED AND FORMED," bearing the product code 3416.
  • 10-pound boxes of "PLATTER BEEF PATTIES CHOPPED AND FORMED," bearing the product code 3418.
  • 10-pound boxes of "SALISBURY BEEF STEAKS," bearing the product code 3302.
  • 24-pound boxes of "PLATTER BEEF PATTIES CHOPPED AND FORMED," bearing the product code 3318.
  • 10-pound boxes of "PLATTER BEEF PATTIES," bearing the product code 3414.
  • 17.1875-pound boxes of "USDA SELECT BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK," bearing the product code 5304.
  • 20-pound boxes of "BEEF SIRLOIN BUTT STRIP STEAKS," bearing the product code 5338.
  • Boxes of "BEEF SIRLOIN BUTT STRIP STEAKS," bearing the product code 5342.
  • 10-pound boxes of "BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS," bearing the product code 6352.
  • Boxes of "BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK BOURBON BRAND," bearing the product code 9390.
  • Boxes of "APPLEBEE'S SUPER HOUSE SIRLOIN BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK," bearing the product number 5392.
  • Boxes of 'BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK FOR STIR FRY," bearing the product code 5396.
  • Boxes of "APPLEBEE'S HOUSE SIRLOIN BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK," bearing the product code 5397.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.

How/When Discovered:
The recall was prompted by epidemiological evidence related to four illnesses linked to consumption of a product produced by this establishment on June 23, 2004. FSIS continues to work with state of Colorado and federal partners on this investigation.

Federal Establishment:
00213D
Quantum Foods Inc.
750 S. Schmidt RD
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Consumer Contact:
Craig O'Brien, Vice President, Quality Assurance, (630) 679-2384

Media Contact:
Craig O'Brien, Vice President, Quality Assurance, (630) 679-2384

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 406,000 pounds

Distribution:
Nationwide

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Consumer (restaurants, military food service, retail stores and door-to-door sales).

Press Release:
Illinois Firm Recalls Beef Products For Possible E. coli O157:H7

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:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (630) 620-7474
  • 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:
August 20, 2004

Recall Case Number:
033-2004

 

 

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