U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Purdy coarse ground beef for restaurants |
| Production Dates/Codes: | June 30, 1998 production |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | E. coli O157:H7 contamination |
| How/When Discovered: | Sampled under
FSIS program on June 30, 1998. Positive results reported on July 5, 1998. |
| Federal Establishment: | Est. No. 4705 Purdy & Sons Sherburne, N. Y. |
| Recalling Firm/Company: | Purdy & Sons |
| Corporate Contact: | Jim Purdy, (607) 674-9360 |
| Quantity Recalled: | 220 pounds |
| Distribution: | Restaurants in New York |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | To user level |
| Press Release: | None: Restaurants only, not identifiable to consumers |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company sales representatives are contacting restaurants. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks to be conducted. Sample to be taken from each supplier and tested for E. coli O157:H7. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | July 6, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-020-98 |