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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: | Ball Park brand Beef Franks and Ball Park brand Franks (made with beef and pork, turkey) in 1-pound packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Packed on January 25, 2000, with a code of ''APR 03 EST12PAB - -''. Any two characters may follow the ''B''. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| How/When Discovered: | U. S. Army laboratory results indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on March 24, 2000. |
| Establishment: | 00012PAM/00834 P Ball Park Brands 8400 Executive Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 |
| Corporate Contact: | Ms. Diana Prindle, 800-556-9700 |
| Media Contact: | Ms. Theresa Herlevsen, V.P. Communications & Public Relations, 312-558-8489 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 34,500 pounds |
| Distribution: | Florida, Missouri, New York, Virginia, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Delaware, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Massachusetts and Maryland |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm will notify their customers by facsimile transmission and letter. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | March 24, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 014-2000 |
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