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Recall Notification Report 062-2000
September 18, 2000

Recall Notification Report

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

Product(s) Recalled:  ''Fairgrounds'' brand ''Jumbo Franks made with chicken and pork;'' ''Smithfield'' brand ''Grill Ready Chicken Franks'' and ''Smithfield Premium Hot Dogs'' brand ''8 Jumbo Hot Dogs made with turkey, pork and beef,'' all in 16-ounce (1-pound) packages.
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Packed on August 14, 2000. ''P-2653'' appears in the USDA mark of inspection on the label and the packages bear codes as follows:

  • ''Fairgrounds'' brand ''Jumbo Franks made with chicken and pork'' - 227002A USE BY OCT 23
  • ''Smithfield'' brand ''Grill Ready Chicken Franks'' - 227002A USE BY OCT 13
  • ''Smithfield Premium Hot Dogs'' brand ''8 Jumbo Hot Dogs made with turkey, pork and beef'' - 227002B USE BY OCT 13 or USE BY OCT 23
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be undercooked.
How/When Discovered: Discovered by the firm through records review, following notification by a retailer that product appeared to be undercooked, and reported to FSIS on September 17, 2000.
Establishment:  02653 P
Lykes Meat Group, Inc
P.O. Box 518
Plant City, FL 33567
Consumer Contact: Ms. Angie Siemens or Mr. Duane Sponsler, 877-933-4625
Media Contact: Ms. Angie Siemens or Mr. Duane Sponsler, 877-933-4625
Quantity Recalled:  Approximately 40,000 pounds
Distribution:  Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, New York, California, New Jersey, Virginia, Texas, and North Carolina
Recall Classification: Class I
Recall Notification Level: Consumer
Press Release: Yes
Direct Notification Means:  The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up in writing.
FSIS Followup Activities: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level.
Other Agencies Involved:  None.
FSIS Contacts:
Date of Recall Meeting:  September 18, 2000
Recall Case Number:  EP 062-2000


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