FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 31, 2001
BRAZILIAN IMPORTED CORNED BEEF RECALLED
WASHINGTON, DC---The following information is regarding three new RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORTS for IMPORTED CANNED CORNED BEEF from the USDA FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICE. In each case, the product may contain edible and/or inedible beef by-products that are not declared on the label.
The problem was discovered when a routine Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) import inspection detected a violation that resulted in nationwide sampling of product in commerce in the United States. In addition, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture audited the production facility, Quatro Marcos, LTDA (Brazilian establishment #3031) in Brazil and de-listed it for exports to the United States. The date of the recalls meeting was Friday, December 28, 2001.
Production dates, identifying codes, importers, and quantities recalled vary in each case. Thus, three separate recall notices.
For more information, contact Jerome Breiter, Industry Spokesman, 435-940-9035.
RECALL #1
RECALL CASE NUMBER: 081-2001
PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: The recalled products are as follows:
* 12 ounce cans of "Celebrity CORNED BEEF with Juices PRODUCT OF BRAZIL." The bottom of each can is embossed with "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3031 S.I.F." and the top of each can is embossed with one of the following identification codes: "J281 M1" or "J301 M1." The product was produced between January 05, 2001 and December 27, 2001.
* 12 ounce cans of "Dely CORNED BEEF WITH JUICES PRODUCT OF BRAZIL." The bottom of each can is embossed with "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3031 S.I.F." and the top of each can is embossed with one of the following identification codes: "J281M," "K031M," "K041M," "K181M," "K211A," "K291M" or "O011M." The product was produced between July 28, 2001 and September 01, 2001
* 12 ounce cans of "JAMAICAN COUNTRY STYLE BRAND CORNED BEEF with juices PRODUCT OF BRAZIL." The bottom of each can is embossed with "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3031 S.I.F." and the top of each can is embossed with one of the following identification codes: "O041M," "O051M," "O171MA," "O181M," "O191A" and "O201M." The product was produced between September 04, 2001 and September 21, 2001.
* 12 ounce cans of "GRANDE CORNED BEEF PRODUCTO DE BRASIL." The bottom of each can is embossed with "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3031 S.I.F." and the top of each can is embossed with one of the following identification codes: "J311M," "K031M," "K201M," "K281M," "P191M" and "K201A." The product was produced between July 31 and October 01, 2001.
RECALLING IMPORTER:
Transmundo Company, Inc.
999 Brickell Ave., Suite 1001
Miami, FL 33131
QUANTITY RECALLED:
Undetermined Amount
DISTRIBUTION:
Nationwide except the "Dely" and "GRANDE" brands that were distributed
only in Puerto Rico.
RECALL #2
RECALL CASE NUMBER: 083-2001
PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: Produced between January 5, 2001 and December 27, 2001. The products subject to recall are 12 ounce cans of "CHEF"S TABLE CORNED BEEF WITH NATURAL JUICES PRODUCT OF BRAZIL." The bottom of each can is embossed with "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3031 S.I.F."
RECALLING IMPORTER:
The Tupman Thurlow Co., Inc.
1 Old Mill Lane
Simsbury, CT 06070
QUANTITY RECALLED:
Approximately 118,400 pounds
DISTRIBUTION:
Nationwide
RECALL #3
RECALL CASE NUMBER: 084-2001
PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES:
Produced between January 5, 2001 and December 27, 2001. The products
subject to recall are 12-ounce cans of "MANCO Pride Corned Beef with juices
PRODUCT OF BRAZIL." The bottom of each can is embossed with "BRASIL INSPECIONADO
3031 S.I.F."
RECALLING IMPORTER:
Astro Sales International, Inc.
1 Old Mill Lane
Simsbury, CT 06070
DISTRIBUTION:
Nationwide
FSIS CONTACTS:
Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 202-418-8874
Recall Management: 202-690-6389
Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113
Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897
Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-535-4555
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