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Recall Notification Report 040-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
RTE Chicken Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
The chicken pot pie and chicken noodle soup were produced on October 28, 2004. The chicken salad was produced on October 27, 2004.

The products subject to recall are:
  • 12 oz. "WHOLE FOODS CHICKEN POT PIE." Each package contains a best if used by date of "11/02/04."
  • 10 lb. bags of "WHOLE FOODS Classic Chicken Salad." Each bag has a use by date of "11/01/04."
  • 15 oz. containers of "WHOLE FOODS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, SMALL." Each container has a sell by date of "11/04/04."
  • 30 oz. containers of "WHOLE FOODS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, LARGE." Each container has a sell by date of "11/04/04."

All products bear the establishment number "P-18768" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

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

How/When Discovered:
A routine FSIS monitoring sample returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on November 3, 2004 for chicken pot pie. The chicken salad and chicken soup were implicated due to common source product.

Federal Establishment:
18768 P
Whole Foods Mid Atlantic Kitchen
1521 Cabin Branch Dr.
Landover, MD 20785

Consumer Contact:
Roland Von Gunten, Facility System Team Leader, (301) 683-0030

Media Contact:
Sarah Kenney, Director of Marketing, (301) 984-3737 ext. 2020

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,275 pounds

Distribution:
District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Maryland Firm Recalls Chicken Products 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: (301) 504-2136
  • 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:
November 03, 2004

Recall Case Number:
040-2004

 

 

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