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Recall Notification Report 015-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Pork rinds

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 1673" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on April 26, 2004. Each package contains the use or sell by date, "Aug. 07 A." The products subject to recall are:
  • "Old Dutch, BAC'N PUFFS BRAND, PORK RINDS, SALT ADDED."
  • "ORIGINAL ORIENTAL DELIGHT, Salt Added, PORK RINDS, (CHICHARRONES)."
  • "ORIGINAL ORIENTAL DELIGHT, Vinegar n' Salt FLAVORED, PORK RINDS, (CHICHARRONES)."
  • "SALT & VINEGAR, PORK RINDS."
  • "BETTER MADE, Special, ORIGINAL BAC'N CHIPS, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
  • "BETTER MADE, Special, SALT & VINEGAR, BAC'N CHIPS, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
  • "BETTER MADE, Special, HOT & SPICY, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
  • "BETTER MADE, Special, BARBECUE FLAVORED, BAC'N CHIPS, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
  • "Higglets, Regular, Pork Rinds, Old Fashioned Goodness, LIP SMACKING GOOD."
  • "Simms, Hot 'n Spicy, PORK RINDS."
  • "Simms, Original, PORK RINDS."
  • "HOT & SPICY FLAVORED, PORK RINDS, SALT ADDED, CHICHARRONES."
  • "BARBECUE FLAVORED, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing.

Federal Establishment:
01673 M
Evans Food Products Company
4118 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60609

Consumer Contact:
Mike Pannitto, General Manager, (773) 254-7400

Media Contact:
Mike Pannitto, General Manager, (773) 254-7400

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 24,700 pounds

Distribution:
Nationwide

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Illinois Firm Recalls Pork Rinds for Salmonella Contamination

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
None.

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (630) 620-7474
  • Recall Management Staff: (202) 690-6389
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
May 3, 2004

Recall Case Number:
015-2004

 

 

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