Recall Notification Report 045-2000

Food Safety and Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250-3700

Recall Notification Report 045-2000
REVISED

July 6, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	"Mrs. Stratton's" brand "Chicken Salad" in 7, 12 and 24-ounce and 5-pound plastic containers.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	Produced on June 26 and 27, 2000. The 7, 12 and 24-ounce containers bear the code "SELL BY AUG 11" or "SELL BY AUG 12" on the container bottoms. The 5-pound containers bear the code "SELL BY AUG 6" on the label. "P-395" appears in the USDA inspection legend on the labels on all containers.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	The product contains undeclared F.D.&C. Yellow #5 dye.
How/When Discovered:	The firm observed an unusual appearance in the product which was determined to have been caused by a substitute ingredient that was used. The substitute ingredient contained the dye as one of its ingredients. The firm initiated a voluntary recall of the salad and notified FSIS on July 6, 2000.
Establishment:	01640 M/00395 P Mrs. Stratton's Salads 380 Industrial Lane Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Consumer Contact:	Mr. George Bradford, Sales Manager, 205-940-9640
Media Contact:	Mr. Vance Fulkerson, President, 205-940-9640
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 5,400 pounds
Distribution:	Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Recall Classification:	Class II
Recall Notification Level:	User and Consumer.
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification:	The firm has contacted its customers orally and will follow-up with written communications.
FSIS Followup Activities:	Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level.
Other Agencies Involved:	No
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874 Emergency Response: 202-501-7521 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:	July 06, 2000
Recall Case Number:	EP 045-2000

For Further Information, Contact:

Consumers: Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-800-535-4555 or (202) 720-3333 (voice);
1-800-256-7072 (TTY)
Media: (202) 720-3897

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