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New York Firm Recalls Chicken Blintzes for Possible Salmonella Contamination
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-026-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2004 - M & P Food Production Ltd., a Brooklyn, N.Y., firm, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 18 pounds of chicken blintzes that may be contaminated with Salmonella,
the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The products subject to recall are 14 oz. packages of "M & P Food Production, HANDMADE RUSSIAN BRAND, BLINTZES."
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SALMONELLA PRECAUTIONS
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov
People at risk for salmonellosis and their family members or individuals preparing food for them should:
Observe all expiration dates for perishable items that are precooked or ready-to-eat.
Wash hands with hot, soapy water after handling these types of ready-to-eat foods. (Wash for at least 20 seconds). Also wash cutting boards, dishes, and utensils. Thorough washing helps eliminate any bacteria that might get on your hands or other surfaces from food before it is reheated.
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The products bear the establishment number "EST. P-18832" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were
produced on July 19 and 20, 2004.
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing. The blintzes were distributed to
retail stores in Brooklyn, N.Y.
FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most
common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life threatening, especially for
infants, the frail or elderly and persons with chronic disease, with HIV infection or undergoing
chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and
fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms include chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that
can last up to seven days.
Media and consumers with questions about the recall may contact Vera Razyeva, plant manager, at
(718) 438-5197.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
1-888-MPHOTLINE (888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached
from 10 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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USDA Recall Classifications
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| 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.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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