U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | 10 lb. chubs of fresh ground beef, ground beef patties, and frozen ground beef patties |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | November 23, 1998 production. No codes. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| How/When Discovered: | through routine FSIS microbiological monitoring |
| Federal Establishment: | #04308 M M & W Packing, Inc. 426 West 14th St. New York, NY 10014 |
| Corporate Contact: | Moshe Benous |
| Quantity Recalled: | 8500 lbs. |
| Distribution: | To wholesale distributors |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | To user level |
| Press Release: | No |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company contacting customers |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | November 30, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-040-98 |