U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Chef
Boyardee Beef Ravioli in Tomato and Meat Sauce (26-oz
can) |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible adulteration with pieces of vinyl can lining |
| How/When Discovered: | The company, the Indiana State Department of Health, and the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline received various complaints from consumers who reported finding pieces of plastic in cans of the product. |
| Federal Establishment: | Est. 794 International Home Foods, Co. (IHFP Inc.) Milton, Pa. |
| Recalling Firm/Company: | IHFP Inc., Parsipanny, N.J. |
| Quantity Recalled: | Beef Ravioli (26 oz):
Nov. 19 production: 7,900 cases x 12 = 94,800 cans Nov. 20 production: 8,082 cases x 12 = 96,984 cans Mini Ravioli (15 oz): Dec. 26 production: 14,000 cases x 24 = 336,000 cans |
| Distribution: | Retail food stores nationwide |
| Recall Classification: | Class 2 |
| Recall Notification Level: | To retail level |
| Press Release: | None |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company recall notification letter sent to consignees and distributors |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | District Enforcement conducting effectiveness checks. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
| FSIS Contacts: |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | February 19, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-003-98 |