Recall Notification Report 043-2002

Product(s) Recalled:	Random weight packages of "Wieners" and "M & M Meats, Inc., Polish Sausage".
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	Produced on May 16, 2002. The number “2946” appears inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
How/When Discovered:	A routine microbiological monitoring program sample collected on May 17, 2002, by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspector at the establishment returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on May, 23, 2002.
Federal Establishment:	02946 M M & M Meats, Inc. 1600 Old St. Mary’s Road, Rt 4 Perryville, MO 63775
Consumer Contact:	David W. Stueve, Owner, 573-547-4575
Media Contact:	David W. Stueve, Owner, 573-547-4575
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 25 pounds
Distribution:	Perry County, Missouri
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	Consumer
Press Release:	No, the product was only sold to four retail customers for their personal household consumption, all were known to the firm by name and all were called and informed of the situation.
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified its customers orally. The specific customers purchasing the recalled product were known to the firm and were individually personally notified.
FSIS Follow-up Activities:	Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations.
Other Agencies Involved:	None
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874 Recall Management Division: 202-690-6389 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:	May 23, 2002
Recall Case Number:	043-2002