FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2001
*NATIONWIDE RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORTS*
USDA FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
PRODUCT RECALL #1
PRODUCTS RECALLED: Frozen ready-to-eat chicken salad
PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: The product was produced on Oct.
1, 2001 and bears the establishment number "P-7096" inside the USDA mark
of inspection on the label.
The product subject to recall is "Smash Hit Subs: WHITE MEAT CHICKEN
SALAD" in 18 lb. cases, with product code 80368. Each 18 lb. case
contains 3 lb. vacuum-sealed packages with product code 80368.
PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The product may have been underprocessed.
HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: After the product had been distributed to " Orion
Smash
Hit" franchises, the problem was discovered when the product was pulled
out
of an Orion R&D Kitchen stock for presentation, and then the potential
problem of undercooking was reported directly to Dakota Foods Inc.
FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT:
07096
Dakota Foods Inc.
1400 N. Cleveland Ave.
Sioux falls, SD 57103
CONSUMER CONTACT: Jim Olson, Quality Assurance Manager, 605-334-5332
MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Wills, Controller, 605-334-5332
QUANTITY RECALLED: Approximately 3,580 pounds
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide to " Orion Smash Hit" franchises.
RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class I
RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: User (institutional)
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, District Enforcement Operations.
OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: None
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
Web
site
DATE OF RECALL MEETING: November 08, 2001
RECALL CASE NUMBER: 066-2001
PRODUCT RECALL #2
PRODUCTS RECALLED: Turkey Ham Products
PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: Produced August 02, 2001, the products subject to recall are: * "LOUIS RICH 95% Fat Free TURKEY HAM CURED TURKEY THIGH MEAT" in 8 oz. packages. A date code of "EA NOV 10 P-2310" is marked on the upper right corner of each package. This product was distributed to retail establishments nationwide and exported to Aruba, Bermuda, and Panama. The product was also distributed to domestic U.S. military commissaries.
* "LOUIS RICH 50% Less Fat Smoked CHOPPED TURKEY HAM CURED TURKEY THIGH
MEAT
CHOPPED & FORMED" in 8 oz. packages. A date code of "EA OCT 31T
P-2310" is marked on the upper right corner of each package. This product
was distributed to retail establishments nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: A microbiological surveillance sample was collected by the Department of Defense (DOD), reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes. On November 07, 2001, the DOD contacted FSIS. FSIS informed the firm who initiated a voluntary recall.
FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT:
02310 P
Louis Rich, Inc.
1337 W. Second Street
Davenport, IA 52802
CONSUMER CONTACT: Louis Rich Consumer Response Line, 800-433-9363 or
visit
www.louisrich.com/specialreport
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kathy Knuth, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, Kraft
Foods North America, Inc., 847-646-2666
QUANTITY RECALLED: Approximately 11,800 pounds
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide and exported to Aruba, Bermuda, Panama, and Puerto Rico. Some products were also distributed to domestic U.S. military commissaries.
RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class I
RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: Retail
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, District Enforcement Operations.
OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: None
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
Web
site
DATE OF RECALL MEETING: November 08, 2001
RECALL CASE NUMBER: 065-2001