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Recall Notification Report 030-2000
May 30, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:  ''Foods of New Mexico'' brand ''Chicken Enchiladas'' in 12-ounce packages.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Packed on May 22, 2000. All packages bear a code of ''36663'' and the number ''13272'' 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 22, 2000, returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on May 30, 2000.
Establishment:  13272 M/13272 P
Foods of New Mexico
3313 Girard NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Corporate Contact: Mr. Bill Brown, VP, Sales & Operations, 505-888-0104
Media Contact: Mr. Bill Brown, VP, Sales & Operations, 505-888-0104
Quantity Recalled:  Approximately 45-pounds
Distribution:  Albuquerque, New Mexico and Florida (30-pounds of sales samples).
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.
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting:  May 30, 2000
Recall Case Number:  EP 030-2000


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