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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: | "Mega Meats Ground Beef " in ten-pound bags. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced May 31, 2000. Establishment 18661 is in the USDA mark of inspection. No other identification markings. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | An FSIS microbiological monitoring sample was collected on May 31, 2000, and reported positive for E. coli O157: H7 on June 05, 2000. |
| Federal Establishment: | Establishment 18661 M, Mega Meats, Inc. 2824 Boston Road Bronx, New York 10469 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Jerome Rascona; 718-231-2010 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Jerome Rascona; 718-231-2010 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 420 pounds |
| Distribution: | Sale to restaurants in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Lower Westchester County, New York. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | User (restaurants) |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up with letters. |
| FSIS Follow-up Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the user level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | No |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | June 6, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 031-2000 |
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