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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 |
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Polish Sausage in 4-pound vacuum packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced November 3, 1999, and packed on November 4, 1999, with "SELL BY 1300" on the label in addition to 4042 in the USDA mark of inspection and the brand name "Polock Johnny's Polish Sausage". |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Listeria monocytogenes contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | A routine monitoring sample collected by the Food safety and Inspection Service returned positive results for Listeria monocytogenes on November 19, 1999. |
| Establishment: | 04042 M P.J.'s, Incorporated 500 W. Lexington Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Virgil Peugh, Plant Manager; 410-332-0200 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 800 pounds |
| Distribution: | Baltimore City and Baltimore County |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Wholesale and Consumer |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified its customers verbally and will follow-up with letters. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | November 19, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 054-99 |
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