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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 049-2000
July 24, 2000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | "C & J Tender Meats Ground Beef" |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The ground beef products were produced on July 18, 2000, and packaged in one to two-pound packages. The packages are marked with "Est. 20899" inside the USDA mark of inspection and production code " Jul 18,00". |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | An FSIS microbiological sample was collected on July 18, 2000, and reported positive for E. coli O157: H7 on July 24, 2000. |
| Establishment: | Establishment 20899 M, C & J Tender Meats 324 E International Anchorage, Alaska 99518 |
| Consumer Contact: | Mr. Charles Jones; 907-562-2838 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Steve Jones; 907-562-2838 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 800 pounds. |
| Distribution: | For retail sale in Alaska |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Retail. |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification: | The firm has contacted its customers orally and will follow-up with a letter. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | No |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | July 24, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 049-2000 |
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