U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Philly's Finest, Kosher Beef Frankfurters, Kosher for Passover, in 16-ounce packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced February 22, 1999, package "Sell By" date of 5-07-99, located on the back of the package. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Listeria monocytogenes contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | A sample collected by FSIS/OFO personnel on March 8, 1999, returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on March 17, 1999. |
| Establishment: | 017561 M/017561 P Philadelphia Foods, Inc. 201 Harvard Street Westville, New Jersey 08093 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Marvin Raab, President, 609-456-8700: |
| Quantity Recalled: | 18 pounds |
| Distribution: | Southern New Jersey |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Retail |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company has contacted their customer verbally. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by FSIS, District Enforcement Operations |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | March 18, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-017-99 |