Recall Notification Report 060-99

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

Recall Notification Report 060-99

December 14, 1999

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:

Foodarama Supermarkets Inc., "World Class Kitchen" brand sliced luncheon meats. Following products recalled:

Product:	Date Code on Package:
German Bologna	12-25-99
Less Sodium Ham	12-22-99
Hot Ham water added	12-25-99
Liverwurst	12-25-99
Mortadella	12-25-99
First Cut Pastrami	12-25-99
First Cut Corned Beef	12-25-99
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast	12-25-99
Smoked Turkey Breast	12-25-99
Master Chef 98% Fat Free Skinless Turkey Breast	12-25-99
Oven Roasted Honey Turkey Breast	12-25-99

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:

Sliced and packaged on December 6, 1999; 6 to 9 ounce consumer units, individually labeled. ''World Class Kitchen'' on package label along with product name. Number 5495 or P5495, representing plant Establishment number on lower right hand corner of package along with code 12-22-99 or 12-25-95.

Problem/Reason for Recall:

The product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

How/When Discovered:

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbial sampling of ready-to-eat products.

Establishment:

5495/P5495
Foodarama Supermarkets Inc.
1930 Pennsylvania Avenue
Linden, New Jersey 07036

Corporate or Media Contact:

Jesus Munoz (908)925-1550

Quantity Recalled:

Approximately 900 pounds.

Distribution:

Central New Jersey

Recall Classification:

Class I

Recall Notification Level:

Consumer

Press Release:

Yes

Direct Notification Means:

Firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up with letters.

FSIS Followup Activities:

Effectiveness checks by FSIS District Enforcement Personnel 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:

December 2, 1999

Recall Case Number:

EP 060-99

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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