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Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
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Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | ''Owens'' brand ''Italian Sausage'' in 16-ounce roll packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Packed on May 3, 2000. The packages bear the code ''5A3 SELL BY Jun 17 2000'' or ''5B3 SELL BY Jun 17 2000'' near the seam of the package and ''EST 403'' appears in the USDA inspection legend. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with extraneous material (shiny plastic). |
| How/When Discovered: | Consumer complaints received by the firm were forwarded to FSIS and on June 30, the Health Hazard Evaluation Board determined that a public health hazard associated with this product existed. |
| Establishment: | 00403 M Owens Country Sausage, Incorporated 1401 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 |
| Consumer Contact: | Ms. Karrie Menz, Quality Assurance Manager, 972-235-7181 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Vinson Kirchner, President, 972-235-7181 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 8,500 pounds. |
| Distribution: | Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm notified its customer orally. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | June 30, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 042-2000 |
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