U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Hot dogs and other packaged meats labeled with EST. P-261 or 6911 for Ball Park, Bil Mar, Bryan Bunsize and Bryan 3-lb. Club Pack hot dogs, Grillmaster, Hygrade, Mr. Turkey, Sara Lee Deli Meat, Sara Lee Home Roast brands, Gordon Food Service (GFS), Monarch, and Allen's Pride retail brands. Also recalled are various food service product brands labeled with Est. P-261 or 6911. (UPDATED INFORMATION) |
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| Identifying Codes: | All "sell by" dates before Feb. 25, 1999 |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Listeria monocytogenes |
| How/When Discovered: | CDC is studying whether some of these products might contain Listeria monocytogenes associated with 37 cases of Listeriosis. |
| Federal Establishment: | Bil Mar Foods, Zeeland, MI |
| Corporate Contact: | Theresa Helevsen, (312) 558-8489 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Not determined at present |
| Distribution: | Nationwide |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | To consumer level |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | Telephone, Fax Letters |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | December 22, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-044-98 |
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