Recall Notification Report 045-99

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

Recall Notification Report 045-99

October 7, 1999

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	1. King Sooper and City Market brand Ground Beef in 16 oz. chubs (73%, 80% and 88%) and 5lbs. chubs (73%); and 2. King Sooper and City Market brand Ground Chuck (73%, 80%, 91%, 95%) and Chili Meat in packages weighing approximately 16 oz.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	All recalled products were produced on September 28, 1999. The packages and chubs bear Establishment 6250 in the mark of inspection and the "Sell By" date of "10-5" (representing October 05, 1999).
Problem/Reason for Recall:	The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157: H7
How/When Discovered:	FSIS samples collected on October 01, 1999, were reported positive for E. coli O157: H7 on October 6, 1999.
Establishment:	06250 M King Soopers Inc. 65 Yuma Street Denver, Colorado 80223
Corporate Contact:	Mike Dempster, King Soopers, (303-778-3016) Bob Nourse, King Soopers, (303-778-3319 Rhonda Bever, City Market, (970-241-0750, ext. 1071) Phyllis Norris, City Market, (970-0750, ext. 1068)
Consumer and Customer Service:	800-632-6900
Quantity Recalled:	23,895 pounds.
Distribution:	City Market and King Sooper Stores in the State of Colorado. City Market Stores in Moab, Utah; Rawlins, Wyoming and Ship Rock, New Mexico
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	Consumer
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified its customers verbally and will follow-up with letters.
FSIS Followup Activities:	District Enforcement Operations will conduct effectiveness checks.
Other Agencies Involved:	None
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:	October 7, 1999
Recall Case Number:	EP 045-99

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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