Recall Notification Report 055-2000

Product(s) Recalled:	"MOPAC" Pure Ground Beef, Pure Ground Sirloin, Pure Ground Round, and Pure Ground Chuck
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	The ground beef products were produced on July 19, 2000, and packaged in 10-pound packages (chubs). The packages are marked with "Est. 1311" inside the USDA mark of inspection, the production code "07/19/00" and were shipped in boxes weighing 40-60 pounds.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Possible Escherichia coli O157: H7 contamination.
How/When Discovered:	An FSIS microbiological traceback sample (of 07/19/00 product) was collected on July 31, 2000, and reported positive for E. coli O157: H7 on August 5, 2000.
Federal Establishment:	Establishment 1311 M, Moyer Packing Company 249 Allentown Road Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964
Corporate Contact:	Mike Silverburg; 215-723-5555
Consumer Contact:	Ms. Ella Roush; 877-926-6937
Media Contact:	Ms. Ella Roush; 215-723-5559 Ext. # 4003
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 253,350 pounds
Distribution:	For wholesale in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Rhode Island, West Virginia, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania.
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	wholesale
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified 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
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874 Recall Management Division: 202-690-6389 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:	August 5, 2000
Recall Case Number:	EP 055-00