Recall Notification Report 002-2004

Product(s) Recalled:	“STAGG CHILI, STEAK HOUSE RESERVE, CHILI WITH BEANS, Hearty Beef with a Kick of Green Chilies.”
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	The cans and cases bear one of the following date codes “S112434,” “S112435,” or “S112436.” In addition, the cases and cans bear the establishment number “Est. 199C” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Foreign Material
How/When Discovered:	The product was found to have been contaminated with plastic and other parts of a handheld calculator. The company discovered that the contamination had occurred after receiving complaints from consumers who found a calculator button and a piece of plastic in chili they had purchased.
Federal Establishment:	199C M Hormel Foods Corporation 1404 S. Fresno Ave. Stockton, CA 95206
Consumer Contact:	Rochelle Kroc, Director of Consumer Affairs, 800-611-9778
Media Contact:	Julie Craven, Director of Communications, 507-437-5355
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 104,000 pounds
Distribution:	Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	Retail
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified its customer orally and will follow up in writing.
FSIS Followup Activities:	Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).
Other Agencies Involved:	None.
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 510-337-5000 Recall Management Division: 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/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center)
Date of Recall Meeting:	January 28, 2004
Recall Case Number:	002-2004