U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Colorado Gold, Wal-Mart, and Winn-Dixie ground beef products produced by Est. 7353 on 4 production dates |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced October 29, 30, 31, November 2, 1998; sellby dates of November 7, 8, 9, and 11; codes of 1107, 1108, 1109, 1111 |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7 |
| How/When Discovered: | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regularly tests ground beef at retail stores. Product sampled by Florida at a retail store in Orlando was found positive for E. coli O157:H7. |
| Federal Establishment: | Colorado Boxed Beef Co., Est. 7353, Auburndale, Fla. |
| Corporate Contact: | Jerry Heyman, 941-967-0636 ext 208 |
| Quantity Recalled: | About 300,000 pounds; because of sell-by dates in early November, most of the product is estimated to have already been consumed. |
| Distribution: | Product was distributed to Albertson’s, Wal-Mart, and Winn-Dixie stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | To consumer level |
| Press Release: | FSIS-98-RC-22 |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company contacting distributors |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | November 24, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-039-98 |