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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 |
Recall Notification Report 059-2000
August 20, 2000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | DONS SALADS Brand ''Chicken Salad Natural Proportions'' in 5-pound Containers. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced on August 10, 2000. The containers bear the code ''USE BEFORE'' ''8 31'' on the label. ''P-8429'' appears in the USDA inspection legend on the labels. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible contamination by Salmonella. |
| How/When Discovered: | Routine microgiological sampling by FSIS personnel on August 10, 2000 was reported positive for Salmonella on August 19, 2000 by FSIS laboratory. |
| Establishment: | P 8429 Aldon Food Corporation Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128 |
| Consumer Contact: | Ms. Gerri Shenk, 215-483-8970 |
| Media Contact: | Ricci Associates, Patricia Ricci, 856-983-9102, Ext. 11 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 460 pounds. |
| Distribution: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware Areas. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | User |
| 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 the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | No |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | August 20, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 059-2000 |
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