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Recall Notification Report 039-2000
June 16, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:  Ice-packed Chicken.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: The products being recalled are listed below.

  • Allen Family Foods brand ''FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS''
  • Allen Family Foods brand ''FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS''
  • Allen Family Foods brand ''FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN THIGHS''
  • Allen Family Foods brand ''FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN WINGS''
  • ''AL-MADINAH HALAL'' brand ''FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS''
  • ''HALAL'' Allen Family Foods brand ''FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS''

The products were bulk packaged on ice in 40 pound boxes from May 31 through June 15 with labels that bear ''P-171'' inside the USDA Inspection Legend , and the following codes: 05HF, 06AD, 06AE, 06AH, 06AI, 06AJ, 06DD, 06DE, 06DH, 06DI, 06DJ, and 06ED.

Problem/Reason for Recall: Possible glass contamination of the ice.
How/When Discovered: The glass in the ice was discovered by one of the firm's wholesale customers who reported it to the firm on June 15, 2000.
Establishment:  00171 P
Allen's Family Foods, Incorporated
126 North Shipley Street
Seaford, Delaware 19973-3100
Corporate Contact: Michael Pilcher 302-629-9136, ext 165
Media Contact: Michael Pilcher 302-629-9136, ext 165
Quantity Recalled:  Approximately 387,000 pounds
Distribution:  Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Notification Level: Wholesale/User.
Press Release: Yes
Direct Notification Means:  The firm has notified its customers orally and is following up with letters.
FSIS Followup Activities: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the Wholesale/User level.
Other Agencies Involved:  None.
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting:  June 16, 2000
Recall Case Number:  EP 039-2000


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