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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: | ''Demes Gourmet'' brand ''Black Forest Brand Ham'' in random weight packages of approximately 2.5-pounds each. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Packed on May 29, 2000. The packages bear a ''PACKED ON'' date of from ''MAY29'' through ''JUN9'' printed on the product weight sticker and the number ''2888'' appears in the USDA mark of inspection on the label. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| How/When Discovered: | A sample collected by FSIS/OFO personnel on June 5, 2000, returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on June 13, 2000. |
| Establishment: | 02888 M/02888 P Demes Gourmet Corporation 327 N. State College Avenue Fullerton, California 92631 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Randy Martin, President, 714-870-6040 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Randy Martin, President, 714-870-6040 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 1,800-pounds |
| Distribution: | California. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm notified its customers orally and in writing. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | June 14, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 035-2000 |
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