 |
Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
|
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 produced by Cub Foods, a retail store in Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Consumer packages 1-lb., 2-lb., and 10-lb. packages produced on December 07, 1998, marked with sell-by date December 08, 1998 |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7 |
| How/When Discovered; Federal Establishment: |
A routine FSIS monitoring sample for retail establishments was found positive for E. coli O157:H7. |
| Corporate Contact: | Deborah Erickson, 612-828-4007 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 1000 lbs. |
| Distribution: | Local Greater Chicago area |
| Recall Classification: | Class I |
| Recall Notification Level: | To consumer level |
| Press Release: | Issued by Cub Foods with the assistance of Illinois Department of Public Health and FSIS |
| Direct Notification Means: | Cub Foods contacting consumers through its press release. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Source trace back sampling |
| Other Agencies Involved: | Illinois Department of Public Health |
| FSIS Contacts: |
|
| Date of Recall Meeting: | December 14, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP-042-98 |
For Further Information, Contact:
Recalls Menu | News and Information Page | FSIS Home Page | USDA Home Page