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Puerto Rico Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To
Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
FSIS-RC-038-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Roger Sockman
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2008 – Packers Provision, a Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico,
establishment, is recalling approximately 420 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and
Inspection Service announced today.
The following product is subject to recall:
- 60-pound bulk boxes of “BM-95 BONELESS BEEF.” Each shipping container bears the
establishment number “Nicaragua 4” inside the Nicaraguan mark of inspection. The shipping
label bears the item number “00003,” and pack date of “8-19-08.”
The frozen beef trim products were produced on Aug. 19, 2008, and were exported to the United
States and then sent to distributors and establishments in Puerto Rico. These products were
sent to establishments for further processing and will likely not bear the establishment
number “Nicaragua 4” on products available for direct consumer purchase.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling of imported product from a
foreign establishment that was then sent to multiple importers of record in the United States.
FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Logistics Manager
Francisco Abreu or Vice President of Sales Jose Adorno at (787) 783-0011.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody
diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors
and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Anyone
with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should consult a medical professional.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual
representative available 24 hours a day at
AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA
Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available
in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern
Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day.
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Last Modified:
October 10, 2008 |
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USDA
Recall Classifications |
Class I |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability
that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences
or death. |
Class II |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of
adverse health consequences from the use of the product. |
Class III |
This
is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse
health consequences. |
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