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Recall Notification Report 043-98
December 17, 1998

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled: Fully cooked, breaded, and battered chicken breast fillets and fully cooked, marinated chicken wing sections produced by Establishment # P-021, Hester Industries, Moorefield, West Virginia
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: December 07, 1998, with codes PG110 and IDW011
Problem/Reason for Recall: Possible contamination with Salmonella
How/When Discovered: FSIS monitoring sample obtained on December 07, 1998, was found positive for Salmonella.
Federal Establishment: P-021, Hester Industries, H1 Bldg, 104 S.Main St., Moorefield, West Virginia
Corporate Contact: Mr. Steve Myers, 304-538-1421
Quantity Recalled: 14,773. 5 lbs. of breast fillets and 11, 590 lbs. of wing sections
Distribution: Nationwide distribution for institutional use (hotels and restaurants)
Recall Classification: Class I
Recall Notification Level: To user level (Institutional)
Press Release: No
Direct Notification Means: Company contacting distributors and plant employees
FSIS Followup Activities: Effectiveness checks
Other Agencies Involved: None
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting: December 17, 1998
Recall Case Number: EP-043-98

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