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Recall Notification Report 017-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Garlic and Herb Pork Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced September 11, 2003 through May 28, 2004.
  • 12 oz. vacuum packages of "EXCEL'S TENDER CHOICE, GARLIC & HERB Pork Loin Chop, COATED WITH A SEASONING BLEND." Each package bears the establishment number, "85M," inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each case contains 6 pouches of product and bears the code "810001."
  • Various weight packages of "EXCEL'S TENDER CHOICE, GARLIC & HERB Pork Tenderloin, COATED WITH A SEASONING BLEND." Each package bears the establishment number, "85M," inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each case contains 4 pouches of product and bears the code "810003."
  • Various weight packages of "EXCEL'S TENDER CHOICE, GARLIC & HERB Pork Loin Fillet, COATED WITH A SEASONING BLEND." Each package bears the establishment number, "85M," inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each case contains 4 pouches of product and bears the code "810005."
  • Various weight packages of "EXCEL'S TENDER CHOICE, GARLIC & HERB Pork Ham Roast, COATED WITH A SEASONING BLEND." Each package bears the establishment number, "85M," inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each case contains 4 pouches of product and bears the code "810006."
  • 12 oz. vacuum packages of "Sterling Silver, PREMIUM MEATS, GARLIC AND HERB BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOP, COATED WITH A SEASONING BLEND." Each package bears the establishment number, "85M," inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each case of this product contains 6 pouches of product and bears the code "810021."
  • Various weight packages of "Sterling Silver, PREMIUM MEATS, GARLIC AND HERB PORK LOIN FILET, COATED WITH A SEASONING BLEND." Each package bears the establishment number, "85M," inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each case of this product contains 4 pouches of product and bears the code "810020."

The products subject to recall are stamped with "USE BY/FREEZE BY" dates between October 9, 2003 and June 25, 2004. They were produced between September 11, 2003 and May 28, 2004 and were distributed nationwide.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product is misbranded because it contains an undeclared allergen (non-fat dry milk).

How/When Discovered:
During a review of product formulations the establishment discovered that the product contained an undeclared allergen (non-fat dry milk) and notified FSIS.

Federal Establishment:
00085M M
Excel Case Ready Meats
Highway 20 West
Marshall, MO 65340

Consumer Contact:
Luke Miller, 1-800-267-6946

Media Contact:
Mark Klein, Director of Communications, (952) 742-6211

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 54,000 pounds

Distribution:
Nationwide

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Missouri Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Undeclared Allergen

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will do so in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
None.

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (785) 841-5600
  • Recall Management Staff: (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/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
June 02, 2004

Recall Case Number:
017-2004

 

 

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