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Recall Notification Report 053-99
November 18, 1999

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:  Robbins brand Hot Dogs in 12-ounce packages.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Packed October 21, 1999, with "DEC 28 99" on the label in addition to "7932" in the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
How/When Discovered: A sample, collected by Georgia Department of Agriculture personnel, returned positive results for Listeria monocytogenes that were forwarded to the firm on November 17, 1999 by Georgia Department of Agriculture authorities.
Establishment:  07932 M
Robbins Packing Company
P.O. Box 887
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
Corporate Contact: Mr. Glen Brown, Sales Manager, 912-764-7503
Quantity Recalled:  Approximately 1,020 pounds
Distribution:  Eastern Georgia and the Aiken, South Carolina area
Recall Classification: Class I
Recall Notification Level: Consumer
Press Release: Yes
Direct Notification Means:  The firm has notified its customers orally by phone and/or personal visits or by electronic transmission of written recall notices.
FSIS Followup Activities: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level.
Other Agencies Involved:  Georgia Department of Agriculture
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting:  November 18, 1999
Recall Case Number:  EP 053-99


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