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Recall Notification Report 035-2004
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Product(s) Recalled:
Ground Beef
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced September 2, 2004. The products subject to recall include:
- 10-pound chubs of "IMPERIAL BEEF FINE GROUND 81/19." The chubs are packed four to a case and each case bears the code "G18148FR."
- 10-pound chubs of "PPC'S GROUND BEEF, FINE GROUND SIRLOIN 95/5." The chubs are packed four to a case and each case bears the code "G49548RO."
- 10-pound chubs of "PPC'S GROUND BEEF, COARSE GROUND SIRLOIN 95/5." The chubs are packed four to a case and each case bears the code "G49540PP."
All of the boxes and the chubs bear the establishment code "Est. 562B," inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
How/When Discovered:
Establishment testing reported a positive result for E. coli O157:H7.
Federal Establishment:
0562B M
Packerland Packing Co.
2580 University Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54305
Consumer Contact:
Steve Van Lannen, General Manager, (920) 406-2161
Media Contact:
Steve Van Lannen, General Manager, (920) 406-2161
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 59,000 pounds
Distribution:
IL, IN, LA, MA, SC, VA and WI
Recall Classification:
Class I
Recall Notification Level:
Restaurants and Retail
Press Release:
Wisconsin 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:
None
FSIS Contacts:
- Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (608) 240-4080
- 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:
September 17, 2004
Recall Case Number:
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