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Recall Notification Report 036-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Pork products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced September 10, 2004.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
Possible presence of foreign material.

How/When Discovered:*
A customer, further processing company, discovered the device while boning one of the carcasses and the recalling firm followed through with the livestock producer who produced information that revealed their placing of transponders in the live animals.

Federal Establishment:
5537, M
Sioux-Preme Packaging Co.
4241 US 75 Ave
Sioux Center, IA 51250

Consumer Contact:*
Jim Malek, Vice President, (712) 252-0500

Media Contact:*
Jim Malek, Vice President, (712) 252-0500

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,100 pounds. 110 pork shoulder butts.

Distribution:
IA, CO, and Mexico

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Wholesale

Press Release:
Iowa Firm Recalls Pork Products That May Contain Foreign Material

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers The company has notified its customers by phone 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: (515) 727-8960
  • 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
*This report updated September 20, 2004

Recall Case Number:
036-2004

 

 

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