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Recall Notification Report 024-98
Updated August 18, 1998; Replaces Previous Report

Recall Notification Report

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Product(s) Recalled: 8-10 pound vacuum-packed packages of:
  • "Hoekstra Quality Meats Our Signature USDA Choice COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET" (with code 189033)
  • "Hoekstra Quality Meats USDA Choice COOKED BEEF TOP ROUND ROAST CAP-OFF" (with code 189028 or 189029)
  • "Hoekstra Quality Meats USDA Choice COOKED BEEF TOP ROUND ROAST SPLIT" (with code 194007 or 194008)
  • "Spartan Supreme Selections OVEN ROASTED BEEF INSIDE ROUND (CAP-OFF)" (with code 189028 or 189029)
  • "GFS Gordon Food Service OVEN COOKED BEEF RIBEYE ROAST LIP-ON" (with code 194016, 194018, 194019, or 194020)
  • "GFS Gordon Food Service OVEN COOKED BEEF TOP ROUND SPLIT INSIDE" (with code 195031)
Production Dates/Codes: Produced July 8, 13, 14
Problem/Reason for Recall: Process deviation; Improper processing; not properly cooled
How/When Discovered: Records review by FSIS inspector
Federal Establishment: Est. 1947, Hoekstra Meat Co., Kalamazoo, Mich.
Recalling Firm/Company: Same
Corporate Contact: Helyn Bachelder, 616-345-2124
Quantity Recalled: 14,667 lb.
Distribution: Spartan stores in Michigan and Indiana

Gordon Food Service restaurants and retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania; some to Toronto for restaurants

Hoestra Quality Meats brand products to Georgia and South Carolina
Recall Classification: Class 1
Recall Notification Level: To consumer level
Press Release: August 18, 1998, replacement for FSIS press release FSIS-98-RC-11
Direct Notification Means: Company contacting customers
FSIS Followup Activities: Effectiveness checks
Other Agencies Involved: None
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting: August 14, 1998
Recall Case Number: EP 024-98

 

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