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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 050-2000
July 29, 2000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | "MOPAC" Pure Ground Beef |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The ground beef products were produced on July 11, 2000, and packaged in 5- and 10-pound packages. The packages are marked with "Est. 1311" inside the USDA mark of inspection, the production code " 07/11/00" and were shipped in boxes weighing 20-60 pounds. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | An FSIS microbiological sample (of 07/11/00 product) was collected on July 24, 2000, and reported positive for E. coli O157: H7 on July 29, 2000. |
| Establishment: | Establishment 1311 M Moyer Packing Company 249 Allentown Road Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964 |
| Consumer Contact: | Mike Silverberg; 215-723-5559 Ext. # 2001 |
| Media Contact: | Ms. Ella Roush; 215-723-5559 Ext. # 4003 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 346,700 pounds. |
| Distribution: | For wholesale in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | wholesale |
| 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 29, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 050-2000 |
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