Recall Notification Report 057-99

Food Safety and Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250-3700

Recall Notification Report 057-99

November 29, 1999

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	"Of-Tov" brand Chicken Breast Nuggets in 20-pound boxes.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	Each box has a sticker on the label with the numbers "09.08.99" and "09.08.00" on it. "Establishment 108" and "Product of Israel" also appear on the label.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Salmonella contamination.
How/When Discovered:	A sample collected by FSIS inspection personnel on November 10, 1999, returned a positive result for Salmonella on November 26, 1999.
Canadian Establishment:	04672 M/04672 P Woodridge Meats, Incorporated P.O. Box 326 Woodridge, New York 12789
Corporate Contact:	Mr. Tom Reimer, Manager (914) 434-7550
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 1,800 pounds
Distribution:	New York City metropolitan area.
Recall Classification:	Class I
Recall Notification Level:	Retail
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified its customers orally and with follow-up letters.
FSIS Followup Activities:	Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level.
Other Agencies Involved:	None
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874 Emergency Response: 202-501-7521 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:	November 29, 1999
Recall Case Number:	EP 057-99

For Further Information, Contact:

Consumers: Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-800-535-4555 or (202) 720-3333 (voice);
1-800-256-7072 (TTY)
Media: (202) 720-3897

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