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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: | ''Finast'' brand ''Beef Franks,'' in 16-ounce packages of eight franks. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced February 28, 2000. Package code: ''18JAJ USE BY MAY 8'', ''EST. 4341'' in the USDA inspection legend. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | ''Beef Franks'' packages contain ''Franks made with Chicken and Pork.'' |
| How/When Discovered: | On March 16, 2000, the firm reported being notified by a distributor that the labeling was incorrect. A retail store employee observed that there were only eight franks per package rather than ten as was normal for a package of this brand of beef franks. |
| Establishment: | 4341/P-4341 Gwaltney of Smithfield, Ltd. 2175 Elmhurst Lane Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Ford Rowan, 202-585-2145 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Ford Rowan, 202-585-2145 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 1,536 pounds. |
| Distribution: | Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. |
| Recall Classification: | Class II |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified their customer by telephone and will follow up with a letter. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | March 17, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 013-2000 |
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