Recall Notification Report 040-99

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

Recall Notification Report 040-99

August 18, 1999

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	"Holsteiner Dry Sausage" packaged in one pound rings.
Production DateS:	July 30,1999
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	No specific "sell-by" date or codes but "EST 2673" appears within the USDA seal of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
How/When Discovered:	The sample was collected through routine FSIS monitoring activities, and reported positive on August 17, 1999.
Establishment:	2673 Paul Schafer Meat Products, Incorporated 4415 Kenwood Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21206
Corporate Contact:	Mr. Harold Quaas, Plant Owner, (410)661-5252
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 35 pounds.
Distribution:	To the local Baltimore, Maryland area.
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	To the consumer level.
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The company has contacted its consignees by telephone and will post a notice on the door of the establishment to alert customers to return the product.
FSIS Followup Activities:	FSIS effectiveness checks.
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:	August 18, 1999
Recall Case Number:	EP-040-99

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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