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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: | "Ground beef" packaged in 5 pound containers. The product was distributed for institutional use only (restaurants). |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | All recalled product was produced on July 12, 1999. The packages and boxes bear Establishment number10273 in the inspection legend. The fresh ground beef was marked with the date of production (box date 07-12-99) and code # 071299 on the boxes. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157: H7 |
| How/When Discovered: | A sample of ground beef collected as part of FSIS routine verification activities was submitted to an FSIS laboratory for analysis of possible E. coli 0157:H7. The laboratory results were reported as positive on July19, 1999. |
| Establishment: | Establishment 10273 / P-10273 G & T Meat Company Inc. 535 Richmond Street, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2006 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Jim Terpstra, (616-364-8400) |
| Quantity Recalled: | 2,697 pounds. |
| Distribution: | Grand Rapids, Michigan, area |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | User |
| Press Release: | No |
| Direct Notification Means: | The company has contacted their consignees by telephone and in writing. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | District Enforcement Operations will conduct effectiveness checks. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | July 20, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-034-99 |
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