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| Maine Firm Recalls Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products That May Contain Foreign Materials |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-041-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Emily Metz
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 - Barber Foods Company, a Portland, Maine, establishment, is recalling
approximately 41,415 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
- 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV." Each carton contains 4 individually wrapped boneless breast units. Ink-jetted on the side of each carton is a product identification code of "T282171000," as well as a code of "21781" on each wrapper. Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection.
- 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV." Each carton contains 4 individually wrapped boneless breast units. Ink-jetted on the side of each carton is a product identification code of "T281382000," as well as a code of "13882" on each wrapper. Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection.
- 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV." Each carton contains 4 individually wrapped boneless breast units. Ink-jetted on the side of each carton is a product identification code of "T281541000," as well as a code of "15481" on each wrapper. Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection.
The products were produced on May 17, June 2 and August 4, and were made available for catalog or internet purchase from the Schwan's
Home Service, Inc. by consumers nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the Schwan's Home Service, Inc. received consumer complaints of finding pieces of rubber in the product.
FSIS has not received any reports of injury at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should
contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall should contact company Barber Foods Company Chief Financial Officer Vicki Mann at (207) 482-5503.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Schwan's Home Service, Inc. at (888) 724-9267.
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 7, 2008 |
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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.
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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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