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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 |
Recall Notification Report 044-2000
July 5, 2000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | "D&W GROUND BEEF," "D&W HAMBURGER," "D&W GROUND ROUND," and "D&W GROUND SIRLION." |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The ground beef products were produced on June 29, 2000, and packaged in one and two-pound packages. The packages are marked with "Est. 10017" inside the USDA mark of inspection and production code "181." |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Escherichia coli O157: H7 contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | An FSIS microbiological sample was collected on June 29, 2000, and reported positive for E. coli O157: H7 on July 04, 2000. |
| Establishment: | 10017 M Bert HazeKamp & Son Inc. 3933 South Brooks Road Muskegon, Michigan 49444 |
| Consumer Contact: | Mr.Terry Alman; 231-773-6425 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Tim Womdergen; 616-235-7467, ext. # 108 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 11,000 pounds. |
| Distribution: | For retail sale in the following Michigan counties: Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Van Buren, Berrien, Newaygo, Barry, Washtenaw, Allegan, Antrim, Emmett and Chippewa. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Retail. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification: | The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up with letters. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | No |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | July 05, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 044-2000 |
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