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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 046-2000
July 6, 2000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Ready-to-Eat "Nodine's Smoked Beef Jerky." |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced June 23, 2000. Establishment 4722 is in the USDA mark of inspection on the label. Various size packages (one ounce to five pounds). |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | The recall is in response to a finding of Listeria monocytogenes by the Food Safety and Inspection Service through routine microbiological testing program. |
| Establishment: | 4722 M Nodine's Smokehouse Inc., 65 Fowler Avenue Torrington, Connecticut 06790 |
| Consumer Contact: | Ms. Johanna Nodine, 800-222-2059 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Ronald F. Nodine; 800-222-2059 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 125 pounds |
| Distribution: | Boston and New Bedford, Massachusetts; Miami, Florida and the following cities in Connecticut; Bethlehem, Thomaston, Torrington and South Berry. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Retail and Wholesale. |
| 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 wholesale and retail levels. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | No |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | July 06, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 046-2000 |
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