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Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Possible
E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
FSIS-RC-037-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Roger Sockman
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - A.C.S. Meyners Ltda., a Ponte Verde, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 20,460 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: [View Label]
- 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 New York and Pennsylvania. 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 Vice President Bill
Powell at (904) 285-2700, ext. 103.
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:
November 17, 2008 |
Product Label
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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. |
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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