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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: | Ground Beef, Ground Chuck Patties and Ground Beef Burgers. |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The ground beef products were produced on July 18, 2000.
The ground beef products being recalled bear the establishment number ''1198A'' inside
the USDA mark of inspection and a production code beginning with ''07180'' and ending
with ''21,'' '22,'' or ''25.'' Products subject to recall are:
· ''GROUND BEEF BURGERS (OMAHA STEAKS BURGERS)'' in 48 ozs. boxes of 12 burgers, 4 ozs. each. Each box is marked with item number ''658.'' · ''OMAHA STEAKS ANGUS GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES'' in 12.5 lb. boxes of 25 burgers, 8 oz. each. Each box is marked with item number ''3611080.'' · ''GROUND BEEF BURGERS (OMAHA STEAKS BURGERS)'' in 24 ozs. boxes of 6 burgers, 4 ozs. each. Each box is marked with item number ''1249.'' · ''GROUND BEEF'' in 50 lbs. boxes containing two 25-lb. bags. Each box is marked with item number ''0710004.'' · HORIZON brand ''GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES (ANGUS)'' in 10 lb. boxes of 32 burgers, 5 oz. each. Each box is marked with item number ''4011050.'' |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Escherichia coli O157: H7 contamination. |
| How/When Discovered: | An FSIS investigative microbiological sample reported positive for E. coli O157:H7 on October 27, 2000. The investigation was due to E.coli O157:H7 illness in the State of Connecticut not definitively linked to the recalled product. The investigation and laboratory analysis is on going. |
| Establishment: | 1198 A Omaha Steaks International Inc. 9203 F Street Omaha, NE 68127 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Robert Bezousek; Director of Plant Operations (402) 331-1010 |
| Consumer Contact: | Product Safety Information Line; (877) 789-7117 |
| Media Contact: | Ms. Sharon Bargas, Public Relations Manager; (402) 597-3000 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 22,000 pounds |
| Distribution: | Nationwide to mail order, retail, wholesale, Internet sale and door to door. |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | User |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified its wholesale customers orally and
will follow-up with letters. For the retail customers, the firm will issue a national
press release and create a special website: http://www.omahasteaks.com/safety. |
| 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: | 071-2000 |
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