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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: | ''Blue Ribbon'' brand ''Beef Franks'' in 2 ½-pound packages; ''Dutch Brand'' ''Natural Casing Hot Franks'' in 5-pound packages; and ''Associated Food Distributors'' brand ''Beef Hot Dogs'' (chicken added) in 2-pound packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Packed on May 16, 2000. All packages bear a Sell By Date of 7/16/00, also the number 10216 appears in the USDA mark of inspection. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| How/When Discovered: | A sample collected by FSIS/OFO personnel on May 16, 2000, returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on May 24, 2000. |
| Establishment: | 10216 M/10216 P Midwest Sausage Corporation 2933 Trowbridge Hamtramck, Michigan 48212 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Howard Weinberger, President, 313-875-8183 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Howard Weinberger, President, 313-875-8183 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 2,870 pounds |
| Distribution: | Michigan and the Chicago, Illinois area |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm notified it's customers orally and will follow-up with written communications. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | May 24, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 027-2000 |
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