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Recall Notification Report 028-2003

June 29, 2003

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Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:  Frozen Raw Beef Products
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced between March 17 and March 22, 2003. Below is a list of products subject to the recall. The majority of products are packaged in cases. Each products bear the establishment code "EST. 19113" inside the USDA mark of inspection. In addition, each product subject to this recall bears a lot code, date code or use-by date code, which can be found at the end of this attachment as follows:
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "5026."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS" bearing the product code "5412."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BEEF SIRLOIN (ON A WOOD SKEWER)" bearing the product code "5415."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS" bearing the product code "5426."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS" bearing the product code "5428."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "5430."
  • "Buffets, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "5435."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS ("SANDWICH STEAKS")" bearing the product code "5436."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER SEASONED BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS, tenderized with bromelin and ficin, PRODUCT OF U.S.A." bearing the product code "5500."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED" bearing the product code "5507."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "5515."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TENDERLOINS TEAKS" bearing the product code "5838."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TIPS" bearing the product code "5928."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6016."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6026."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6030."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6032."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONE-IN BEEF T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6061."
  • "T.G.I. FRIDAY’S, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6102."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6110."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELSS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6148."
  • "AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE (LIP-ON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6208."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE (LIP-ON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6222."
  • "T.G.I. FRIDAY’S, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6438."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6455."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BEEF TOP SIRLOIN-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6466."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BUTT STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6519."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code"6609."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6609."
  • "STEAKHOUSE MEATS, USA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS, bearing the product code "6609."
  • "FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, USDA CHOICE FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BALL TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6609."
  • "TITLEIST MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6613."
  • "CPI CHICAGO’S PRIDE INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6622."
  • "TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6622."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6627."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF STRIPS" bearing the product code "6634."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FILLET OF BEEF STEAK STRIPS" bearing the product code "6640."
  • "NATURE’S BEST STEAK & SEAFOOD CO., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6642."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FILLET OF BEEF STEAK STRIPS" bearing the product code "6645."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."
  • "STEAKHOUSE MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONLESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."
  • "FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing product code "6652."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER SEASONED FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN STRIPS" bearing the product code "6660."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6665."
  • "MIZZOU MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6667."
  • "TITLEIST MEATS, USDA CHOICE FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BALL TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6678."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6678."
  • "CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, USDA CHOICE FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BALL TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6678."
  • "IOWA STEAK COMPANY, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6685."
  • "MID-AMERICAN PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "STEAKHOUSE MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "TITLEIST MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "SHAWNCO, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6695."
  • "WHAT’S YOUR BEEF, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6695."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF LOIN BOTTOM SIRLOIN FLAP MEAT TIPS (ON A WOOD SKEWER)" bearing the product code "6722."
  • "TGI FRIDAY’S USDA CHOICE SEASONED BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TIPS WATER AND BINDER PRODUCT (ON A WOOD SKEWER) bearing the product code "6733."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OUR RANCH CUT USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6758."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OUR RANCH CUT USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6770."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OUR RANCH CUT USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6779."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TOP BLADE (FLAT IRON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6862."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TOP BLADE (FLAT IRON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6872."
  • "IOWA STEAK COMPANY, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TIPS (WITH SKEWERS)" bearing the product code "6924."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TIPS" bearing the product code "6935."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TIPS (WITH SKEWERS) bearing the product code "6945."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7002."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7011."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T- BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7012."
  • "CPI CHICAGO’S PRIDE INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7014."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., "RANCH CUT" BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7022."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product codes "7028."
  • "IOWA STEAK COMPANY, BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7046."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7096."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TIPS" bearing the product code "7905."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF TIPS CARAMEL COLOR ADDED" bearing the product code "7925."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., SEASONED BEEF T - BONE STEAKS tenderized with bromelin and ficin PRODUCT OF U.S.A." bearing the product code "9000."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9004."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE - IN BEEF T- BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9006."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9009."
  • "MIZZOU MEATS BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9012."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9015."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9021."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9023."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE -IN BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9026."
  • "TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, We Meat Your Needs, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9032."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9034."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9039."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9042."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9043."
  • "TITLEIST MEATS BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9045."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9046."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9056."
  • "STEAKHOUSE MEATS, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9056."
  • "CHEF'S CLASSIC FOODS, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9056."
  • "NATURE'S BEST STEAK & SEAFOOD CO., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9060."
  • "BUTCHER'S CHOICE MEATS, INC., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."
  • "Country Side 3 State Cattle Co., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."
  • "BACKACHERS FOODS, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."
  • "FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9076."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9082."
  • "BONE-IN BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9083."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC. BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9090."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9092."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9108."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9116."
  • "CHEF'S CLASSIC FOODS, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9127."
  • "BLUEGRASS CHOICE MEATS, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9127."
  • "FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9128."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9122."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9150."
  • "BUTCHER'S CHOICE MEATS, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9160."
  • "Country Side 3 State Cattle Co., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9163."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9163."
  • "American GOURMET FOODS, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9175."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9178."
  • "BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9186."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., SEASONED BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS tenderized with bromelin and ficin PRODUCT OF U.S.A." bearing the product code "9200."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9208."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTON PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9214."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9214."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONLESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9215."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9220."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9222."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9224."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9236."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9240."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9245."
  • "NATURE’S BEST STEAK & SEAFOOD CO., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9266."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9286."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."
  • "STEAKHOUSE MEATS, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."
  • "TITLEIST MEATS, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9297."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9309."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9310."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9325."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9351."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9366."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9816."
  • "MEAT PLUS-USA, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE (LIP-ON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "9993."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9997."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9998."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9999."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9749."
  • "TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9705."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., CHOPPED BEEF PATTIES" bearing the product code "9505."
  • "IOWA STEAK COMPANY, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9703."
  • "THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9703."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9703."
  • "TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9705."
  • "CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."
  • "STEAKHOUSE MEATS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9754."
  • "AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."
  • "CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."
  • "STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."
  • "TITLEIST MEATS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9714."
  • "CHICAGO’S PRIDE INC., "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9740."
  • "MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9749."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9757."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9758."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9773."
  • "BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "8468."
  • "BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "8494."
  • "BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "8476."
  • "BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "8480."
  • "SHAWNCO, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., 8 BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS, ENHANCED WITH UP TO A FIFTEEN PERCENT SOLUTION" bearing the product code "6610."
  • "STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., 8 BONELESS BEEF RIBEYE STEAKS, TENDERIZED WITH FICIN AND BROMELAIN, ENHANCED WITH UP TO A TWELVE PERCENT SOLUTION" bearing the product code "9293."
  • "PORK PLUS-USA, CENTER CUT BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS, COATED WITH PAPRIKA, SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED" bearing the product code "4204."
  • "PORK PLUS-USA, SEASONED BONELESS PORK ROAST" bearing the product code "4230."
  • "BUTTERBALL SEASONED Lean Turkey Burgers."

In addition to the product descriptions listed above, each product subject to this recall bears either a lot code, date code or use-by date code that is displayed on the product label or the case itself. The only products that are subject to recall are those that bear one of the codes listed below. Products that bear codes other than those listed below are not subject to recall.

  • Products that can be identified by lot codes begin with the one of the following numbers:
    • "07603"
    • "07703"
    • "07803"
    • "07903"
    • "08003"
    • "08103"
  • Products that can be identified by date codes will have one of the following dates:
    • "March 17, 03"
    • "March 18, 03"
    • "March 19, 03"
    • "March 20, 03"
    • "March 21, 03"
    • "March 22, 03"
    • "03 17 03"
    • "03 18 03"
    • "03 19 03"
    • "03 20 03"
    • "03 21 03"
    • "03 22 03"
  • Products that can be identified by use by dating will contain the phrase "Best If Used By:" and one of the following dates:
    • "Sept 13 2003"
    • "Sept 14 2003"
    • "Sept 15 2003"
    • "Sept 16 2003"
    • "Sept 17 2003"
    • "Sept 18 2003"
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.
How/When Discovered: Investigations because of several illnesses due to E. coli O157H:7 in the States of Minnesota, Michigan and Kansas, have revealed that five illnesses may be linked to the above recalled products epidemiologically. Public health officials from FSIS, CDC and several state health departments are continuing to investigate the extent of the outbreak.
Federal Establishment:  19113 M
Stampede Meat Inc.
4551 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60609
Consumer Contact: Bill Asleson, Executive Manager, 800-353-0933
Media Contact: Bill Asleson, Executive Manager, 800-353-0933
Quantity Recalled:  Approximately 739,000 pounds
Distribution:  To restaurants, retail stores and institutions nationwide and in Canada. The product was also distributed to consumers through door-to-door sales.
Recall Classification: Class I
Recall Notification Level: Consumer
Press Release: Yes
Direct Notification Means:  The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up in writing.
FSIS Followup Activities: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).
Other Agencies Involved:  None.
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting:  June 28, 2003
Recall Case Number:  028-2003

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