Recall Notification Report 038-2000

Food Safety and Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250-3700

Recall Notification Report 038-2000

June 16, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	Ready-to-Eat Sliced Turkey Products.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	(I) Sliced Turkey Ham: ''Farmland'' Sliced ''Turkey Ham''; packaged in 10 and 16-ounce consumer vacuum packages. Package labels bear establishment number P2122 and use by dates of ''JUL 05'' and earlier. (II) In addition, FSIS is also informing the public that sliced turkey breast, which had a use by date of April 30 or earlier, may have also come into contact with the non-food grade oil. The products are: ''Farmland'' brand ''Turkey Breast Special Select'' in 16 ounce packages with establishment number P-19051 stamped on the label; ''MEijER'' brand ''Turkey Breast'' in 16 ounce packages with establishment number P-18029 inside the USDA seal of inspection; ''ALBERTSON'S DELI'' brand ''Turkey Breast'' in 16 ounce packages with establishment number P-19051 stamped on the label; and ''SPRING HILL'' brand ''SMOKED TURKEY BREAST'' in random weight packages with establishment number P-19051 stamped on the label.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Possible contamination with non-food grade lubricating oil.
How/When Discovered:	The recall is in response to analysis and follow-up investigation by the firm of its consumer complaints.
Establishment:	2003 M/P-2003 Farmland Foods Inc., 100 East Main Street Albert Lea Minnesota 56007
Corporate Contact:	Mr. David Filson; 816-891-1205
Media Contact:	Mr. David Eaheart; 816-459-6312
Consumer Contact:	Ms. Annette Dortch; 816-891-1206
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 86,000 pounds
Distribution:	Nationwide
Recall Classification:	Class II
Recall Notification Level:	Retail.
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up with letters.
FSIS Followup Activities:	Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the user level.
Other Agencies Involved:	None.
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874 Emergency Response: 202-501-7521 Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113 Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897 Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-535-4555 Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center)
Date of Recall Meeting:	June 16, 2000
Recall Case Number:	EP 038-2000

For Further Information, Contact:

Consumers: Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-800-535-4555 or (202) 720-3333 (voice);
1-800-256-7072 (TTY)
Media: (202) 720-3897

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