Recall Notification Report 048-2000

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

Recall Notification Report 048-2000

July 18, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	4 oz. Packages of Tropics brand '' 'PHILIPPINE STYLE' CHICHARON (KAWALI),'' ''GROUND CHICHARON,'' and '' 'PHILIPPINE STYLE' CHICHARON;'' Gold Medal brand ''GROUND CHICHARON,'' and '' 'PHILIPPINE STYLE' CHICHARON;'' and Amor Nino Foods Inc. brand '' 'PHILIPPINE STYLE' CHICHARON KAWALI,'' regular and vinegar flavors.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	Each package bears a six-digit code representing the date produced. Codes from 050100 through 063000 representing production dates from May 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 and codes from 000701 through 000717 representing production dates from July 1, 2000 to July 17, 2000 are being recalled. Also, ''EST. 4828'' appears in the USDA inspection legend on the labels.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Misbranding, contains undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).
How/When Discovered:	The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspector at the establishment observed that monosodium glutamate (MSG) was being added to the product and was not being declared in the ingredient statement on the product label.
Establishment:	04828 M/04828 P Fil-Am Specialty Foods, Incorporated 590 West Avenue 28 Los Angeles, California 90065
Consumer Contact:	Mr. Demetrio Manibog, General Manager, 323-225-6130
Media Contact:	Mr. Demetrio Manibog, General Manager, 323-225-6130
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 2,320 pounds.
Distribution:	California and Hawaii.
Recall Classification:	Class III
Recall Notification Level:	Consumer.
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification:	The firm has contacted its customers orally and 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 18, 2000
Recall Case Number:	EP 048-2000

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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