Recall Notification Report 067-2003

Product(s) Recalled:	Raw Beef
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:	Produced 12-9-2003, Est. 9318
Problem/Reason for Recall:	Presumptive positive for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
How/When Discovered:	The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported a presumptive positive for BSE in one beef carcass slaughtered on December 9, 2003. FSIS is recalling the entire day’s production and is continuing to investigate the incident.
Federal Establishment:	9318 SPB Verns Moses Lake Meats 2721 Peninsula Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837
Consumer Contact:	Tom Ellestad, Secretary, 509-765-4182
Media Contact:	Tom Ellestad, Secretary, 509-765-4182
Quantity Recalled:	Approximately 10,410 pounds
Distribution:	Washington State
Recall Classification:	Class II
Recall Notification Level:	Wholesale
Press Release:	Yes
Direct Notification Means:	The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up in writing.
FSIS Followup Activities:	Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).
Other Agencies Involved:	APHIS and the Food and Drug Administration
FSIS Contacts:	Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 303-497-5411 Recall Management Division: 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/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center)
Date of Recall Meeting:	December 23, 2003
Recall Case Number:	067-2003