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| Minnesota Firm Recalls Summer Sausage Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Alergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-065-2011 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2011 – Jerry’s Foods, an Annandale, Minn.
establishment is recalling approximately 24 pounds of summer sausage products because of
misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain the undeclared allergens whey
and soy, ingredients in a spice blend, which are not noted on the label.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
- 12-oz. (chub) packages of "County Market BEEF SUMMER SAUSAGE" in a burgundy colored casing.
- 12-oz. (chub) packages of "County Market BEEF SUMMER SAUSAGE WITH JALAPENOS" in a burgundy colored casing.
The fully cooked, ready-to-eat products also bear the establishment number "EST. 7777"
inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use by/sell by date of "9/10/11." The products,
which have a 60-day shelf life, were produced July 12, 2011, and packaged on July 14, 2011.
They were sold at a retail store owned by Jerry’s Foods in Wisconsin. When available, the
retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS' website at:
www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.
The problem was discovered during a label review at the establishment by a company quality control
manager. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of
these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare 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.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact the company’s president,
Bob Shadduck, at (952) 922-8335.
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 28, 2011 |
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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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