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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: | ''Miko'' brand ''Frankfurters'' and ''Miko'' brand ''Miko Reds'' (chicken and beef franks) in 16-ounce packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Packed on May 2, 2000. The code ''05002'' is printed on the packages. The number ''5884'' appears in the USDA mark of inspection on the ''Frankfurters'' and ''17423'' appears in the USDA mark of inspection on the ''Miko Reds.'' |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| How/When Discovered: | A sample collected by FSIS/OFO personnel on May 2, 2000, returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on May 9, 2000. |
| Establishment: | 05884 M/17423 P Designer Meats, Inc. (dba Miko Meat) 230 Kekuanaoa Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4318 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Del Boyer, General Manager, 808-935-0841 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Del Boyer, General Manager, 808-935-0841 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 1,125 pounds. |
| Distribution: | Hawaii county, Hawaii |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm notified it's customer orally and will follow-up with written communications. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the user level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | May 11, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 022-2000 |
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