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| Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Lebanon Bologna Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-025-2011 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Joan Lindenberger
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2011 - Palmyra Bologna Company, Inc., a Palmyra, Penn.,
establishment, is recalling approximately 23,000 pounds of Lebanon bologna products that may be
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Lebanon bologna is a fermented, semi-dry sausage.
This beef product has an appearance similar to salami.
The products subject to recall in packaging for consumers include: [View Sample Labels]
- 6-ounce packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by date of "Apr. 20 2011" printed on the package.
- 12-ounce packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by dates of "Apr. 20 2011" or "Apr. 21 2011" printed on the package.
- 16-ounce packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by date of "Apr. 22 2011" printed on the package.
Each package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 474" inside the USDA mark of inspection, in
addition to lot code "01351" and the best-by date as noted above. The products subject to recall were
produced in December 2010 and were sent to distribution centers in Calif., Colo., Md., N.Y. and Pa. for
further distribution to retail stores.
The products subject to recall in packaging for retailers include:
- Whole chub packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot codes "01351" or "06337" and best-by date of "Feb. 14 2011," "Feb. 15 2011," "Feb. 16 2011," or "Feb. 28 2011" printed on the package.
- Half chub packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot codes "01351" or "06337" and best-by date of "Apr. 6 2011," "Apr. 7 2011," "Apr. 16 2011," or "Apr. 19 2011," printed on the package.
- 12-pound bulk boxes of sliced "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by date of "Apr. 21 2011" printed on the package.
Each package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 474" inside the USDA mark of inspection,
in addition to either lot code "06337" or "01351." They were sold to retailers and may
have been further sliced and repackaged at retail. The products subject to recall were produced in December
2010 and were sent to distribution centers in Calif., Colo., Md., N.Y. and Pa. for further distribution to
retail stores.
FSIS was notified of an investigation of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses on March 10, 2011. Working in
conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
state public health partners, 4 case-patients in N.J., N.C., and Pa. have been identified with illness
onset dates between Jan. 28, 2011 and Feb. 12, 2011. As a result of the epidemiologic investigation, FSIS
determined that there is a link between the Lebanon bologna products and the illnesses in these states.
FSIS is continuing to work with the CDC, affected state public health partners, and the company on the
investigation. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a health care provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the
recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration,
and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems
are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Media with questions about the recall should contact Rebecca Kleha at (717) 232-5554, ext. 164. Consumers
with questions regarding the recall should contact the company at 1-800-282-6336.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from
l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day.
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Last Modified: July 20, 2011 |
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Product Labels | Also in PDF
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| 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.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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