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FSIS Recalls
Recall Case Archive
Recall Notification Report 019-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
The following products are subject to recall:
  • "BLACK ANGUS BEEF, 2/1, Ground Beef Chuck SteakBurgers, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "BLACK ANGUS BEEF, 7 oz., Ground Beef SteakBurgers, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "BLACK ANGUS BEEF, 3/1, Ground Beef Chuck SteakBurgers, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "BLACK ANGUS BEEF, 4/1, Ground Beef SteakBurgers, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, 80/20, Ground Beef Patties, 4z, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, 80/20, 10z., GROUND BEEF PATTIES, NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, 6z., 85/15, Ground Beef Chuck Patties, NET WT. 12 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, Ground Beef Patties, 8z., 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, 8z., 2/1, 80/20, Ground Beef Patties, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, 80/20, Ground Beef Patties, 5.33z. NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, BULK, 80/20, Ground Beef, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "A.M. BRIGGS, 85/15, 8z., Ground Beef Chuck Patties, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "STEAKOUT, CHAR-BROILED DELIVERY, Ground Beef Patties, 10z., NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "STEAK-OUT CHAR-BROILED DELIVERY, Ground Beef Patties, 7z., NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "TEXAS ROADHOUSE ORIGINAL GRINDS, BULK, Ground Beef Chuck, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "Stock Yards, BULK Ground Beef Chuck, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "Stock Yards, 2/1, Thick Ground Beef Chuck Patties, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Hard Rock Cafe, 7oz., Ground Beef Patties, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "Stock Yards, 3/1, Thick, Ground Beef Chuck Patties, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "Stock Yards, 3/1, Thick, Ground Beef Chuck Patties, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "Stock Yards, BULK, Ground Beef Chuck, NET WT. 20 LBS."

The following products subject to recall were packed in pre-printed boxes bearing one of the following company names: Wolverine Packing Co., Fire River Farms, or Gordon Food Service:
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 3/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 4/1, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 6/1, NET WT. 13.3 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 4/1, NET. WT. 16. LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, ANGUS, 6 oz., NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, ANGUS, 10z., NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 10 OZ., NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF STEAKBURGERS, 7 oz., NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 7 oz., NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, 6 OZ., NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, ANGUS, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, ANGUS, 7 OZ., NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, ANGUS, 3/1 X, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 64-2.5z., NET WT. 10 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF STEAKBURGERS, THICK, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, THICK, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF STEAKBURGERS, THICK, 6 OZ., NET WT. 12 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF – BULK, 80/20, CLASSIC, CERTIFIED QUALITY ASSURED, NET WT. 10 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF – BULK, 75/25, CLASSIC, CERTIFIED QUALITY ASSURED, NET WT. 10 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, THICK, ANGUS, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF, 90/10, BULK, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF, BULK, 80/20, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF, BULK, 75/25 CHUCK, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES, THICK, ANGUS, 3/1, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF STEAKBURGERS, THICK, 3/1, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF CHUCK, BULK, 85/15, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF STEAKBURGERS, THICK, 4/1, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, THICK, 4/1, NET WT. 14. LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 6z., NET WT. 12 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 80/20, 6z., NET WT. 12 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 10z., NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "BULK Ground Beef, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 6 z., Thin Chuck, NET WT. 15 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 4/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 3/1, Thin, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 2/1, Thin, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 2/1, THICK, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, Thick, 2/1, NET WT. 24 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 6/1, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 2/1, SUPER THICK, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 12 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck, BULK, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, THICK CHUCK, 2/1, NET WT. 16 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 3/1, NET WT. 13.33 LBS."
  • "U.S.D.A. CHOICE ANGUS CHUCKS, Ground Beef Chuck Patties, Super Thick, 2/1, NET WT. 12 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck, BULK, NET WT. 20 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 4/1, THICK, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 4/1, Thick, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Chuck Patties, 4/1, Thick, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, NET WT. 14 LBS."
  • "Ground Beef Patties, 4/1, THICK, NET WT. 14 LBS."

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
All of the products were produced on June 15, 2004 and were shipped nationwide to foodservice distributors. Each box bears the establishment number, "2574B," and case lot numbers "061504" and "4167."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

How/When Discovered:
The beef trim supplying Company, Est. 38-Canada, had a presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7 and informed its customer, Wolverine Packing Co.

Federal Establishment:
2574 B
Wolverine Packing Co.
2535 Rivard
Detroit, MI 48207

Consumer Contact:
Roger Bonahoom, Vice President, 800-521-1390

Media Contact:
Roger Bonahoom, Vice President, 800-521-1390

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 101,600 pounds

Distribution:
Nationwide

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
User

Press Release:
Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products for Possible E. coli O157:H7

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up 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: (608) 240-4080
  • 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 22, 2004

Recall Case Number:
019-2004

 

 
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