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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: | Oscar Mayer Authentic Cotto Salami made with Chicken, Beef & Pork in 8-ounce packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced February 22, 1999. All packages have "537A" in the U.S. Department of Agriculture seal and bear either the code, "A MAY 20" or "B MAY 20" in the upper right corner on the front of the package. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product was produced with the declared sodium nitrite cure, used to impart the characteristic color to the product, omitted from the formulation. |
| How/When Discovered: | The firm was informed by a customer that the product lacked the typical cured meat color and had a dark brown appearance. Further investigation by the firm disclosed the error in formulation. |
| Establishment: | 537A/P-1449 Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. P.O. Box 7188 Madison, Wisconsin 53704 |
| Corporate Contact: | Ms. Kathy Knuth, Director of Corporate
Affairs 847) 646-2666 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 12,516 pounds |
| Distribution: | To retail markets nationwide and military commissaries in Hawaii |
| Recall Classification: | Class III |
| 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: | April 14, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-021-99 |
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