Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
Recall Notification Report 054-2002
Updated June 26, 2002
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
Product(s) Recalled: | Bulk ground beef and ground beef patties |
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Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | Produced May 13, 2002.
Each case bears the establishment number "EST. 5712" printed
inside the USDA mark of inspection and a stamped seven digit date
code, the last six digits of which are "213052." |
Problem/Reason for Recall: | The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7. |
How/When Discovered: | A microbiological sample collected by FSIS personnel as part of an illness investigation on June 20, 2002, returned a positive result for Escherichia coli O157:H7 on June 25, 2002. |
Federal Establishment: | 05712 M J & B Meats Corporation P.O. Box 69 Coal Valley, IL 61240 |
Consumer Contact: | James Sommer, VP of Operations, 800-522-7345 |
Media Contact: | Jeff Jobe, President, 309-799-7341 |
Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 63,000 pounds |
Distribution: | Nationwide |
Recall Classification: | Class I |
Recall Notification Level: | User |
Press Release: | Yes |
Direct Notification Means: | The firm has notified its customers orally and in writing. |
FSIS Follow-up Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations. |
Other Agencies Involved: | Linn County, Iowa, Department of Public Health |
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Date of Recall Meeting: | June 26, 2002 |
Recall Case Number: | 054-2002 |
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