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Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
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Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Ready-to-Eat, ''Mortadella''. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The product was produced on February 22, 2000, and packaged on February 24, 2000. The product is sold in 5 to 5.5 pound vacuum packed packages. The label on each package bears the product name, ''Mortadella'', the brand name ''Three Star Provision Co.'', and the establishment number 4500 in the USDA mark of inspection. The shipping containers (cases) bear the identification number A-2-22 1 corresponding to the production date. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Salmonella contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | The recall is in response to the positive finding of Salmonella by the Food Safety and Inspection Service through its routine microbiological testing program. |
| Establishment: | 4500 M / 4500 P Three Star Provision Co, Inc. 114-33 135TH Avenue S.Ozone Park, New York 11420 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. John Accossato; 718-843-9189 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. John Accossato; 718-843-9189 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 270 pounds. |
| Distribution: | Greater New York City Area |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Wholesale. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up with letters. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the user level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | March 9, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 010-2000 |
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