JUNE 2003

WEEK ENDING JUNE 7

 

Product(s) Recalled: Kolbassi Sausage

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced May 12, 2003. The products being recalled are 2-pound packages and 12-ounce packages of "Shannondale Country Meat Kolbassi," packed 12 to a case. There are no codes on the individual packages. Each case of "Shannondale Country Meats Kolbassi" bears the code "Lot 132." Also printed on each case is "Est. 20066" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall: Undercooked

Consumer Contact: Bradley Lockwood, Owner, (814) 365-5091

Media Contact: Bradley Lockwood, Owner, (814) 365-5091

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 200 pounds

Distribution: Pennsylvania

 

BCN Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Pickled Lotus Rootlet

 

BCN Trading Inc., located at 50 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205, is recalling 15 oz. glass jars of Asian Boy Brand Pickled Lotus Rootlet because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

 

The Asian Boy Brand Pickled Lotus Rootlet, a product of Vietnam, was distributed nationwide to retail stores in uncoded, 15oz. glass jars.

Consumers who have purchased 15oz. glass jars of Asian Boy Brand Pickled Lotus Rootlet can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-522-3388.

Masagana Brand Macapuno Strings

 

Summit Import Corp., located at 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, NJ 07305, is recalling 12 ounce bottles of Masagana Brand Macapuno Strings because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

 

The recalled Macapuno Strings were distributed to retail stores in NY, VA and MD. The product comes in 12 ounce, clear glass bottles, with no apparent code.

 

Consumers who have purchased the 12 ounce bottles of Masagana Brand Macapuno Strings are urged to return them to Summit Import. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-839-2882.

 

 

Pacific Smoking Co. Recalls Pacific Seafood Northwest Style Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Pacific Smoking Co. of Salem, Oregon, is recalling 433.55 pounds of Pacific Seafood Northwest Style Smoked Salmon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

 

Pacific Seafood Northwest Style Smoked Salmon was distributed in Washington and Oregon through food service and retail outlets. The smoked salmon is vacuumed packaged in approximate one half to one pound packages. Each package has an orange sticker with the lot numbers 033121, 073103.

 

Consumers who have purchased Pacific Seafood Northwest Smoked Salmon should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers w/ questions may contact the company at 503-905-4446.

 

PRODUCT a) Harmony Farms brand "Gourmet Salad Sprouts" in 5 oz. plastic clam shell containers. Product consists of alfalfa, sweetpea, lentil & broccoli sprouts.
b) Harmony Farms brand sprouts "Fresh Alfalfa & Oregon Onion Sprouts" in 5 oz plastic clam shell container. Product consists of alfalfa
and Oregon onion sprouts.
c) Alfalfa sprouts - Harmony Farms brand "Fresh Alfalfa Sprouts" in 5 oz plastic clamshell containers, and "ALFALFA SPROUTS" in
1 lb., 2 lb., 3 lb., and 5 lb. plastic covered plastic trays.
CODE BEST BY: APR 04 and prior dates.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER   Harmony Farms, Auburn, WA, 
REASON Product has been epidemiologically linked to illnesses of Salmonella serotype Saintpaul.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE @ 8,000 lbs./week.
DISTRIBUTION WA. OR, AK, and ID.


PRODUCT Australian Yellowtail Kingfish (cryovac hamachi loins). Each vacuum pack of the fresh fillets had various weights ranging from 1 kg to 2 kg. The individual vacuum packs are shipped in Styrofoam shipping containers with weights ranging from 25 lbs to 35 lbs.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: E. Frank Hopkins Co., Inc., Philadelphia, PA,
Manufacturer: Clean Seas Aquaculture Growout Pty, Ltd, Port Lincoln, South Australia. FDA initiated recall is complete.
REASON The product was inadequately labeled resulting in the potential for the formation of Clostridium botulinum toxin due to temperature abuse.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 64.84 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION PA and NJ.


PRODUCT  Product is labeled as Mother Kitchen, 50 oz., Tri-Variety (Fudge Swirl, Strawberry Swirl, Classic) Gourment Cheesecake.
CODE UPC code 24916-98686; code date 02331.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mothers Kitchen, Inc., Burlington, NJ,
REASON Mispackaged; the almond portion cheesecake was packaged in a box that had no almond declaration.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,220 cakes.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT Granite State Artesian Water, 1 gallon plastic jug.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Turner's Dairy, Inc., Salem, NH,
REASON Bottled water was contaminated with coliforms.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 750 gallons.
DISTRIBUTION NH and MA.

 

PRODUCT Criollo Crema Latina Nata (Latin Cream),packaged in a clear plastic container; Net wt. 16oz.
CODE All product with incomplete ingredient statement is under recall.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cardonic, Corp., Miami, FL,
REASON Latin cream contains undeclared milk, whey, and other non-allergenic ingredients.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,398/16 oz. bottles.
DISTRIBUTION FL.

 

WEEK ENDING JUNE 14

 

ADCO USA Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Octopus

 

ADCO USA Inc. of Brooklyn, New York is recalling its 6 oz. packages of Dried Octopus, Product of Japan, because they contain undeclared sulfites.

 

The recalled "Dried Octopus" was distributed nationwide in retail stores.

 

The product comes in a 6 ounce clear plastic package marked Dried Octopus, Product of Japan, with UPC number 785165101916.

 

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the sulfite-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a mislabeling of the product.

 

Consumers who have purchased the affected 6 ounce packages of "Dried Octopus" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-963-1010.

 

Casa Imports Recalls Cora Brand Paprika Due to Possible Health Risk

 

CASA Imports of Utica, New York is recalling Cora brand Paprika, 4.25 oz. jars, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

 

The recall involves one shipment with various codes of Cora Brand Paprika that was sold to 13 retail stores in central New York state and one store in northern Pennsylvania beginning May 4,2003. The paprika is in 4.25 ounce plastic jars with a red cap.

 

Consumers who purchased Cora brand Paprika in 4.25 oz. jars after May 4,2003 should return it to the place of purchase for a fill refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-851-8509.

 

Product(s) Recalled: "Country Pride Fresh Young Chickens, 8 piece cutups, and Fresh Young Chicken Whole Wings.

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced June 10, 2003.

The products being recalled are: 3.5-4 lb. bags of "Country Pride FRESH CHICKEN" bearing a sell-by date of "6-20-03," "6-21-03," or "6-22-03." Each bag also has an establishment code of "P-177" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

40 lb. cases of "FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN 8 PC WOFT / 20 HD" bearing a product code of "019434" and an establishment code "P-1279" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

40 lb. cases of "COUNTRY PRIDE FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN WHOLE WINGS AND LIVERS" bearing a product code of "019553" and an establishment code "P-6638" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall: Product may be contaminated with foreign material (glass).

How/When Discovered: On June 11, 2003, the firm contacted the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to report that it was recalling poultry product due to foreign material (glass) possibly in product.

Consumer Contact: Elaine Born, Consumer Communications, 770-232-4200 or 800-414-7500

Media Contact: Bob McKoen, Corporate Communications, 402-595-4691

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 129,000 pounds

Distribution: Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

 

Land-O-Sun Dairies Announces Voluntary Recall of PET Brand Butter Pecan Ice Cream

 

Land-O-Sun Dairies, LLC announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain containers of PET Brand Butter Pecan Ice Cream due to a labeling error.

 

The mislabeled containers bear the following manufacturing codes: B FEB 15 04 45051 1836 through 1849

 

The affected packages were filled with a different product, which may contain undeclared peanuts and gluten. Individuals with allergies to peanuts or gluten may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product.

 

The product was sold in square half-gallon cartons and distributed in grocery stores in Northern Florida, Eastern Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia, Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.

 

Containers not bearing the above codes are not affected by this recall.

 

The recall involves only 250 half-gallon cartons of which 183 have already been recovered.

 

Consumers with containers of the recalled ice cream are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Land-O-Sun's Customer Service line 1-800-683-0765.

 

Pacific Smoking Co. Recalls Pacific Seafood Northwest Style Smoked Salmon

 

Pacific Smoking Co. of Salem, Oregon, is recalling 433.55 pounds of Pacific Seafood Northwest Style Smoked Salmon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

 

Pacific Seafood Northwest Style Smoked Salmon was distributed in Washington and Oregon through food service and retail outlets. The smoked salmon is vacuumed packaged in approximate one half to one pound packages. Each package has an orange sticker with the lot numbers 033121, 073103.

 

Consumers who have purchased Pacific Seafood Northwest Smoked Salmon should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers w/ questions may contact the company at 503-905-4446.

 

Productos Real Recalls "Real Guacamole" Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Productos Real of Anthony, Texas is recalling Real Guacamole, Hot, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

"Real Guacamole, Hot" was distributed in West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona through retail stores and direct delivery.

 

The product is packaged in 13 oz. plastic containers labeled "Real Guacamole, Hot" and bears the code and expiration date on the bottom of the plastic tub. The recall includes all codes "MAY 25 2003" through "JUL 15 2003".

The recall was the result of sampling conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. The company has ceased production and distribution of the product. The FDA and the company continued their investigation as to what caused the problem.

 

Consumers who have purchased "Real Guacamole" should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Stores should destroy the product and document recovered product for a refund from Productos Real. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 915-886-3666.

 

PRODUCT Caribe brand Fresh Crab Claw Meat, Product of Venezuela, packed in a clear plastic container. Net Wt. 16 oz.
CODE All products purchased between March 18, 2003, and April 10, 2003.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Indumar Seafood Corp., Miami, FL,
REASON Crabmeat was contaminated with Listeria moncytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,180/16 oz. containers.
DISTRIBUTION GA, TX, PA, MD, and NY.


PRODUCT Elizabeth's Natural Golden Raisins packaged in rigid plastic tube, net wt. 10.5 oz.
CODE "SELL BY SEPT 30, 2003"; Barcode # 48670 00046.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sagsveen & Sagsveen, Ltd., West Babylon, NY,
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites based on New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,800 units.
DISTRIBUTION NY.


PRODUCT Golden Maple Leaf brand Dried Sweet Potato, Net Wt: 7 oz (200g). Product of the People's Republic of China. Barcode #54351 19474.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: J. V. Trading (Glendale) Ltd., Hicksville, NY,
Manufacturer: Taishan City Huafeng Food Co., Ltd, Taishan City, Guangdong. State initiated recall is complete.
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites based on New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Undetermined.
DISTRIBUTION NY, PA, and MD.


PRODUCT Vitaminka Prasoka Puding Bestacki Oboen I Aromatiziran Malina (Raspberry Flavored). Product is Raspberry pudding imported from Macedonia.
CODE  No identifiable codes. Expiration Date is April 2004.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fast-Pak Trading, Paterson, NJ,
REASON Raspberry pudding contains unapproved color E122 (Carmosine).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 59 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

WEEK ENDING JUNE 21

 

Recall on Harris Teeter Brand 6 Ounce Chopped Pecans

 

Harris Teeter is issuing a recall on all Harris Teeter brand 6 ounce bags of chopped pecans due to the presence of undeclared walnut pieces. Consumption of this product by individuals who have walnut allergies may result in a serious reaction.

 

The only Harris Teeter brand 6 ounce bags of chopped pecans affected are those in lot number #372930D. These bags have an expiration date of May 15, 2004.

 

Customers who have purchased this product and are concerned about walnut allergies should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. Any customers with questions or concerns should contact Harris Teeter customer service at 1-800-432-6111.

 


PRODUCT Oregano (entry # DP4-0231673-2) packed in 4 x 5 lb. clear-plastic bags. Product of Turkey. Imported through the Port of Newark, NJ on 10/29/02. 
CODE
  All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Castella Imports, Inc., Farmingdale, NY.
REASON
Entry was partially distributed prior to FDA sampling. Subsequent FDA analysis revealed the product was contaminated with Salmonella sp. Serotype H.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,180 lbs. (109 cases).
DISTRIBUTION
NY, NJ, CT, MA, MI, OH, MD, and IL.


PRODUCT
Smoked Salmon Spread packed in 8 oz. plastic tubs. Net wt. 8 oz. 
CODE
Expiration date of May 21, 2003.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Beck's Smokery, Pompano Beach, F.
REASON
Smoked Salmon Spread does not list sub-ingredients of mayonnaise, including eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3,000/12 tub cases.
DISTRIBUTION
FL and GA.

 
PRODUCT
Trober Allen brand Filled Fruits candy imported from Canada. Net wt. 600 grams. Sold in plastic bags.

CODE All lots at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Yankee One Dollar Store, Mechanicville, NY.
REASON
The product contained undeclared certifiable colors - sunset yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 6), allura red AC (certifiable as FD&C Red No. 40), and brilliant blue FCF (certifiable as FD&C Blue No. 1).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,400 bags.
DISTRIBUTION
NY, VT, and MA.


PRODUCT
Ssips brand Lemonade, packaged in 64 oz. cartons. 
CODE
Exp June 10.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Johanna Foods, Inc., Flemington, NJ.

REASON The product labeled as "lemonade" actually consists of a mixture of lemonade and orange juice.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3,362 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
MA, NY, CT, NJ, FL, and IL.

 

WEEK ENDING JUNE 28

 

African Market Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish (Brochette)

 

AFRICAN MARKET, 48A BRONX TERMINAL MARKET, is recalling 200 BOXES of uneviscerated fish. Samples analyzed confirmed that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing.

 

This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-home illness.

 

The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.

 

BROCHETTE was sold individually and in 30-pound boxes. The product is uncoded. The recalled product was sold cash and carry at African Market, 48A Bronx Terminal Market, Bronx, NY 10451.

 

Consumers who have BROCHETTE are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions should contact John Okoro at 1-718-665 6524.

PRODUCT Frozen Dough Cranberry Orange Triangle Scones, 72 Units. Net Weight 19.13 Lbs. Product Number: 60326.
CODE Date/Lot: 017032.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Titteringtons Old English Bake, Woburn, MA.,

REASON The product, labeled as Cranberry Orange Scones, actually contained Cranberry Walnut Scones - Undeclared walnuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 112 cases.
DISTRIBUTION PA, MD, VA, and WV.

 

PRODUCT a) GLORY FOODS, Seasoned, Southern Style, KALE GREENS, Net WT. 27oz. (1 lb-11oz), Slow Simmered for Flavor.
b) GLORY FOODS, Seasoned, Southern Style, TURNIP GREENS, Net WT. 27oz. (1 lb-11oz), Slow Simmered for Flavor.
CODE
a) GK25/KGLC and GK22/CGLC;
b) GK25/TGLC.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER McCall Farms, Inc., Effingham, SC.

REASON The product may be post processing contaminated with food pathogens.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 24,733 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

Blue and White Food Products Corp. Recalls Sabra Smoked Whitefish Salad Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Blue & White Food Products, 24-20 49th Street, is recalling its 7-ounce plastic containers of Sabra Smoked Whitefish Salad because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monoctyogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

 

The recalled Sabra Smoked Whitefish Salad was distributed to retail stores in the NY, NJ and CT area. The product comes in 7-oz. plastic containers marked with the code 071803.

 

Consumers who have purchased 7-ounce packages of Sabra Smoked Whitefish Salad are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-932-9000.

 

Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Shrimp

 

State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned sulfite-allergic consumers and asthmatics to avoid consuming "Quirola Fresh Frozen Shrimp" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the product.

 

The product was sold by Chong Rae Choi, 10 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201. "Quirola Fresh Frozen Shrimp", a product of Ecuador, was offered for sale from a bulk display on June 17, 2003. The shrimp was sold cash and carry from the 10 Willoughby Street location.

 

Consumers who purchased "Quirola Fresh Frozen Shrimp" should return it to the place of purchase.

 

Product(s) Recalled: Frozen Raw Beef Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced between March 17 and March 22, 2003. Below is a list of products subject to the recall. The majority of products are packaged in cases. Each products bear the establishment code "EST. 19113" inside the USDA mark of inspection. In addition, each product subject to this recall bears a lot code, date code or use-by date code, which can be found at the end of this attachment as follows:

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "5026."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS" bearing the product code "5412."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BEEF SIRLOIN (ON A WOOD SKEWER)" bearing the product code "5415."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS" bearing the product code "5426."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS" bearing the product code "5428."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "5430."

"Buffets, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "5435."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT STEAKS ("SANDWICH STEAKS")" bearing the product code "5436."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER SEASONED BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS, tenderized with bromelin and ficin, PRODUCT OF U.S.A." bearing the product code "5500."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED" bearing the product code "5507."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "5515."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TENDERLOINS TEAKS" bearing the product code "5838."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TIPS" bearing the product code "5928."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6016."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6026."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6030."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6032."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONE-IN BEEF T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "6061."

"T.G.I. FRIDAY’S, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6102."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6110."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELSS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6148."

"AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE (LIP-ON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6208."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE (LIP-ON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6222."

"T.G.I. FRIDAY’S, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6438."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6455."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BEEF TOP SIRLOIN-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6466."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BUTT STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6519."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code"6609."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6609."

"STEAKHOUSE MEATS, USA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS, bearing the product code "6609."

"FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, USDA CHOICE FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BALL TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6609."

"TITLEIST MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6613."

"CPI CHICAGO’S PRIDE INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6622."

"TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6622."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6627."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF STRIPS" bearing the product code "6634."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FILLET OF BEEF STEAK STRIPS" bearing the product code "6640."

"NATURE’S BEST STEAK & SEAFOOD CO., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET-BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6642."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FILLET OF BEEF STEAK STRIPS" bearing the product code "6645."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."

"STEAKHOUSE MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONLESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6652."

"FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing product code "6652."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER SEASONED FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN STRIPS" bearing the product code "6660."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6665."

"MIZZOU MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6667."

"TITLEIST MEATS, USDA CHOICE FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BALL TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6678."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "6678."

"CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, USDA CHOICE FILLET OF BEEF SIRLOIN BALL TIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "6678."

"IOWA STEAK COMPANY, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6685."

"MID-AMERICAN PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"STEAKHOUSE MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"TITLEIST MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"SHAWNCO, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET - BACON WRAPPED" bearing the product code "6691."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6695."

"WHAT’S YOUR BEEF, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6695."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BEEF LOIN BOTTOM SIRLOIN FLAP MEAT TIPS (ON A WOOD SKEWER)" bearing the product code "6722."

"TGI FRIDAY’S USDA CHOICE SEASONED BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TIPS WATER AND BINDER PRODUCT (ON A WOOD SKEWER) bearing the product code "6733."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OUR RANCH CUT USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6758."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OUR RANCH CUT USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6770."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OUR RANCH CUT USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF FILLET" bearing the product code "6779."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TOP BLADE (FLAT IRON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6862."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TOP BLADE (FLAT IRON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "6872."

"IOWA STEAK COMPANY, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TIPS (WITH SKEWERS)" bearing the product code "6924."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TIPS" bearing the product code "6935."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF TIPS (WITH SKEWERS) bearing the product code "6945."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7002."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7011."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T- BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7012."

"CPI CHICAGO’S PRIDE INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7014."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., "RANCH CUT" BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7022."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product codes "7028."

"IOWA STEAK COMPANY, BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7046."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "7096."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TIPS" bearing the product code "7905."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF TIPS CARAMEL COLOR ADDED" bearing the product code "7925."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., SEASONED BEEF T - BONE STEAKS tenderized with bromelin and ficin PRODUCT OF U.S.A." bearing the product code "9000."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9004."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE - IN BEEF T- BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9006."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9009."

"MIZZOU MEATS BEEF LOIN T - BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9012."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9015."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9021."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9023."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE -IN BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9026."

"TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, We Meat Your Needs, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9032."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9034."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9039."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9042."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9043."

"TITLEIST MEATS BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9045."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9046."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9056."

"STEAKHOUSE MEATS, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9056."

"CHEF'S CLASSIC FOODS, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9056."

"NATURE'S BEST STEAK & SEAFOOD CO., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9060."

"BUTCHER'S CHOICE MEATS, INC., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."

"Country Side 3 State Cattle Co., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."

"BACKACHERS FOODS, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."

"FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9066."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9076."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9082."

"BONE-IN BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9083."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC. BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9090."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9092."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9108."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9116."

"CHEF'S CLASSIC FOODS, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9127."

"BLUEGRASS CHOICE MEATS, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9127."

"FARMERS PRIDE Meat Company, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9128."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9122."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9150."

"BUTCHER'S CHOICE MEATS, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9160."

"Country Side 3 State Cattle Co., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9163."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9163."

"American GOURMET FOODS, BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9175."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9178."

"BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9186."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., SEASONED BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS tenderized with bromelin and ficin PRODUCT OF U.S.A." bearing the product code "9200."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9208."

"MID-AMERICA PORTON PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9214."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9214."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONLESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9215."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9220."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9222."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9224."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9236."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9240."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9245."

"NATURE’S BEST STEAK & SEAFOOD CO., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9266."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9286."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."

"STEAKHOUSE MEATS, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."

"TITLEIST MEATS, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9292."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9297."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9309."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9310."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9325."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9351."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONE-IN BEEF LOIN STRIP STEAKS" bearing the product code "9366."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, BONELESS BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9816."

"MEAT PLUS-USA, USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE (LIP-ON) STEAKS" bearing the product code "9993."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE DELMONICO STEAKS" bearing the product code "9997."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "9998."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9999."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9749."

"TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9705."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., CHOPPED BEEF PATTIES" bearing the product code "9505."

"IOWA STEAK COMPANY, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9703."

"THE BUTCHER SHOP, INC., USDA CHOICE "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9703."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9703."

"TOWN & COUNTRY CHOICE FOOD, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9705."

"CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."

"STEAKHOUSE MEATS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9754."

"AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."

"CHEF’S CLASSIC FOODS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."

"STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, USDA CHOICE "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9766."

"TITLEIST MEATS, "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9714."

"CHICAGO’S PRIDE INC., "HOMESTYLE" PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9740."

"MID-AMERICA PORTION PAK, PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9749."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9757."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9758."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., PURE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS" bearing the product code "9773."

"BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "8468."

"BONELESS BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS" bearing the product code "8494."

"BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "8476."

"BONELESS BEEF RIB EYE STEAKS" bearing the product code "8480."

"SHAWNCO, BEEF LOIN T-BONE STEAKS" bearing the product code "9063."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., 8 BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS, ENHANCED WITH UP TO A FIFTEEN PERCENT SOLUTION" bearing the product code "6610."

"STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., 8 BONELESS BEEF RIBEYE STEAKS, TENDERIZED WITH FICIN AND BROMELAIN, ENHANCED WITH UP TO A TWELVE PERCENT SOLUTION" bearing the product code "9293."

"PORK PLUS-USA, CENTER CUT BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS, COATED WITH PAPRIKA, SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED" bearing the product code "4204."

"PORK PLUS-USA, SEASONED BONELESS PORK ROAST" bearing the product code "4230."

"BUTTERBALL SEASONED Lean Turkey Burgers."

In addition to the product descriptions listed above, each product subject to this recall bears either a lot code, date code or use-by date code that is displayed on the product label or the case itself. The only products that are subject to recall are those that bear one of the codes listed below. Products that bear codes other than those listed below are not subject to recall.

Products that can be identified by lot codes begin with the one of the following numbers:

"07603"

"07703"

"07803"

"07903"

"08003"

"08103"

Products that can be identified by date codes will have one of the following dates:

"March 17, 03"

"March 18, 03"

"March 19, 03"

"March 20, 03"

"March 21, 03"

"March 22, 03"

"03 17 03"

"03 18 03"

"03 19 03"

"03 20 03"

"03 21 03"

"03 22 03"

Products that can be identified by use by dating will contain the phrase "Best If Used By:" and one of the following dates:

"Sept 13 2003"

"Sept 14 2003"

"Sept 15 2003"

"Sept 16 2003"

"Sept 17 2003"

"Sept 18 2003"

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

Consumer Contact: Bill Asleson, Executive Manager, 800-353-0933

Media Contact: Bill Asleson, Executive Manager, 800-353-0933

Quantity Recalled:  Approximately 739,000 pounds

Distribution:  To restaurants, retail stores and institutions nationwide and in Canada. The product was also distributed to consumers through door-to-door sales.