From: Shirley Coffield [nanca18hq@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 11:45 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket No. 2004N-0081

Please find attached three (3) documents.  The first is a letter responding to the FDA's question regarding removal of the distal ileum.  The other two documents, entitled Attachment 1 and Attachment 2, contain photographs and supplementary text.

These documents are being submitted on behalf of the North American Natural Casing Association (NANCA), and the International Natural Sausage Casing Association (INSCA).

We have also submitted these documents in written form via Federal Express.  Please feel free to contact us if we can provide further information or assistance in connection with issues involving the safety of natural casings.

Sincerely,

Stacey W. Person for Shirley A. Coffield 
Executive Secretary & Legal Counsel
North American Natural Casing Association