U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Circle 'B' Brand, Smoked Sausage in 20, 48, and 80-ounce packages and Circle 'B' Brand, Hot Smoked Sausage in 20 and 48-ounce packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced between January 18, 1999, and
February 1, 1999. All packages have "P-8740" in the U.S. Department of Agriculture seal
and are coded on the front of the package as follows:20-ounce, Hot Smoked Sausage - "Sell By" APR 07 |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The products were produced using ingredient materials ineligible for use. |
| How/When Discovered: | FSIS, District Enforcement Operations determined during follow-up investigation of a similar recall (013-99), at another establishment, that this establishment had used similar material. |
| Establishment: | 00756 M/08740 P Seitz Foods, Incorporated P.O. Box 247 St. Joseph, Missouri 64540 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Bill Eddins, Technical Services Director, (816) 238-1771, extension #455 |
| Quantity Recalled: | 169,482 pounds |
| Distribution: | To retail markets in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Illinois, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Missouri |
| Recall Classification: | Class II |
| Recall Notification Level: | Retail |
| Press Release: | No |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm is notifying their customers verbally and by letter. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by FSIS, District Enforcement Operations |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | March 30, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-018-99 |