Recall Notification Report NNN-YY

Food Safety and Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250-3700

Recall Notification Report 027-99

May 28, 1999

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	Ready-to-eat cooked "Weisswurst" sausage, individually packaged in approximately 1 pound packages as purchased at retail store.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	"Weisswurst" and the actual date of sale (from May 18, 1999, through May 25, 1999).
Problem/Reason for Recall:	The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
How/When Discovered:	Through the routine FSIS monitoring program. The sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes on May 28, 1999.
Establishment:	Establishment 05057 M The Alpine Wurst & Meat House RD #4 - Box 155 - Route 6 Honesdale, PA 18431
Corporate Contact:	Mr. Mark Eiferst, Vice President, (570-253-5899)
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 60 pounds.
Distribution:	Honesdale, Pennsylvania (northeastern)
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	To the consumer level, retail sale.
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The company is contacting its customers by telephone.
FSIS Followup Activities:	District Enforcement will conduct effectiveness checks.
Other Agencies Involved:	None
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874 Emergency Response: 202-501-7521 Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113 Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897 Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-535-4555 Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center)
Date of Recall Meeting:	May 28, 1999
Recall Case Number:	EP-027-99

For Further Information, Contact:

Consumers: Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-800-535-4555 or (202) 720-3333 (voice);
1-800-256-7072 (TTY)
Media: (202) 720-9113

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