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| Texas Firm Recalls Cervelat Sausage Product That May Be Undercooked |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-035-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2009 - Laxson Provision Company, a San Antonio, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 350 pounds of a cervelat sausage product that may be
undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
- 3 - 3.5-pound vacuum packed chubs of "Ready to Eat Laxson Quality Meat Products CERVELAT." Each label bears the lot number "8952" and the date of
production "Produced June 0809" as well as the establishment number "EST-13342" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Each case contains twelve (12) 3 - 3.5-pound chubs per box, which can be identified by the lot number "8952"
and the item number "12053." The product was produced on June 8, 2009 and packaged on June 9, 2009.
The product distribution is limited to small grocers in the San Antonio area.
The problem was discovered by the company following a grocer complaint. FSIS has received
no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Individuals concerned
about an illness should contact a physician.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company plant manager,
Bill Roegelein, at (210) 226-8397.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from
l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day.
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Last Modified: August 25, 2009 |
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Product Labels
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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