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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 |
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | ''Simmons'' brand frozen ''Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders'' in 40-ounce (2.5-pound) packages. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The product was produced between April 7 and October 25, 2000. The first four digits of the code, printed on the side of each package, are between 0098 and 0299, inclusive. Also, ''P-20287'' appears in the USDA inspection legend on the front of the package. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Misbranding. |
| How/When Discovered: | The recall is in response to the discovery, by the Food Safety and Inspection Service inspector at the establishment, that non-fat dry milk (a class II allergen) was included in the product and was not declared in the ingredient statement on the product label. |
| Establishment: | 20287 M/20287 P Simmons Foods, Inc. 2101 Twin Circle Drive Van Buren, AR 72956 |
| Consumer Contact: | Mr. Doug Siemans, Community Relations Manager, 501-524-8151, extn. 246 |
| Media Contact: | Mr. Doug Siemans, Community Relations Manager, 501-524-8151, extn. 246 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 716,000 pounds |
| Distribution: | Nationwide in the United States and to Hong Kong |
| Recall Classification: | Class II |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | 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: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | October 27, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | 070-2000 |
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