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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: | HAMBURGER PATTIES 100% GROUND BEEF |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | The ground beef products were produced on November 14, 2000, and packed in 35-pound boxes. The boxes bear the establishment number ''7259A'' inside the USDA mark of inspection, ''PACKED ON'' date 11/14/00, and ''Exp. DATE 03/14/01.'' |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible Escherichia coli O157: H7 contamination |
| How/When Discovered: | The recall is in response to a finding of E.coli O157:H7 by the Food Safety and Inspection Service through USDA testing. |
| Establishment: | 7259 A H & H Meat Products Co., Inc. P.O. Box 358 Mercedes, Texas 78570 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Liborio HinoJosa SR.; Owner (956) 565-6363 |
| Consumer Contact: | Ms. Jennifer Barracato; 800-637-7259 |
| Media Contact: | Ms. Jennifer Barracato; 800-637-7259 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 58,000 pounds |
| Distribution: | South Texas |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | Wholesale (Restaurants) |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified its customer orally and will follow-up with letters. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | None. |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | November 21, 2000 |
| Recall Case Number: | 073-2000 |
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