U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | All ready-to-eat consumer packaged products in distribution identified with Establishment 13529 or Establishment P13529 in the USDA Inspection legend or anywhere on the package. THERE IS AN UPDATED PRODUCT LIST BELOW. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | These products are identified with Establishment 13529 or Establishment P13529 in the USDA Inspection legend or anywhere on the package. Products that were produced between July 6, 1998, and December 30, 1998. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Product contamination and potential health risk. |
| How/When Discovered: | Several positive FSIS monitoring samples for Listeria monocytogenes followed by an investigation of plant sanitation and production practices. The products testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes were not distributed. |
| Federal Establishment: | 13529/P13529 Thorn Apple Valley Dixie Food Division 31330 Commerce Road Forrest City, Arkansas 72336-1053 |
| Corporate Contact: | 1-800-839-2427 |
| Quantity Recalled: | All products in distribution produced between July 6, 1998, and December 30, 1998. |
| Distribution: | Nationwide and internationally (Russia and South Korea). |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer |
| Press Release: | Yes. |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company contacting distributors |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | January 22, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-005-99 |
Frankfurters/Hot Dogs
Lunch Combinations