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Montana Firm Recalls Beef Sausage for Potential Contamination with Microbiological Pathogens
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-06-2006 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2006 - Hi-Country Snack Foods, a Lincoln, Mont., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 219 pounds of beef products due to potential contamination with microbiological pathogens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

While the product label advises consumers to "refrigerate after opening," this product must be refrigerated at all times to prevent the growth of pathogens that could potentially cause illness.

The following products are subject to recall:
  • 12-ounce packages of "Hi-Country, JALAPEÑO BEEF LOG, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING." The package bears the establishment number "Est. 1248" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the use by/sell by date "11-7-06."

The jalapeño beef logs were produced on November 7, 2005, and sold at a retail establishment in Lincoln, Mont., and through catalogue sales.

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS inspection activities. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Production Manager Chris Castagne at (406) 362-4203. Media with questions about the recall should contact company General Manager Dean Yonkovich at (406) 362-4203.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854. The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

"Ask Karen" is the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day to answer your questions at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/
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Recalled Beef Sausage


Last Modified: February 21, 2006
USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

 

 

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