Recall Notification Report 058-2000

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

Recall Notification Report 058-2000

August 16, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:	''CANINO'S BRATWURST'' in 10-pound boxes and 3.9-pound and one-pound packages.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	Produced on August 15, 2000. The 10-pound boxes bear a code of 0815 and ''SELL BY 08 26 00.'' The 3.9-pound and one-pound packages are identified by ''SELL BY 08 28 00'' printed on the label. Also, ''EST. 1437'' appears in the USDA inspection legends.
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Misbranding, contains undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG)
How/When Discovered:	The recall is in response to the discovery, by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspector at the establishment, that monosodium glutamate (MSG) was added to the product and was not declared in the ingredient statement on the product label.
Establishment:	01437 M/17272 P Canino's Sausage Company 4414 Jason Street Denver, CO 80211
Consumer Contact:	Ms. Diana L. Payne, President, 303-455-4339 or 800-538-0148
Media Contact:	Ms. Diana L. Payne, President, 303-455-4339 or 800-538-0148
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 1,100 pounds.
Distribution:	Denver, Colorado area.
Recall Classification:	Class III
Recall Notification Level:	Consumer/Retail
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification:	The firm has contacted its customers orally and will follow-up with written communications.
FSIS Followup Activities:	Effectiveness checks by FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level.
Other Agencies Involved:	No
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:	August 16, 2000
Recall Case Number:	EP 058-2000

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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