Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Sat Apr 14 2001 12:25 pm

Here's some additional info:

SafetyAlerts
April 13, 2001

14.5 Million lbs. Luncheon Meats, Hams,
Sausages, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs Recalled

Clinton, OK (SafetyAlerts) - Bar-S Foods Co. is voluntarily
recalling approximately 14.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat
meat and poultry products produced at its Clinton, Okla.,
establishment because the product may   be contaminated
with Listeria monocytogenes.

Products being recalled include luncheon meats, whole
hams, sausages, hot dogs, corn dogs, and various others,
according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection
Service announced today.

All products produced at the Clinton facility, with the exception
of cook-in-bag products, are being recalled. The products
bear code "EST 471" or "EST P-471" inside the USDA seal
of inspection. Products were produced prior to March 30,
2001 and packages are marked "USE BY JUN 07 01" or earlier.

Jumbo hot dogs, sliced bacon, skinless smoked sausage
are NOT involved in the recall.

No other Bar-S products are affected by this recall.

The products being recalled include meat and poultry
products with the following brand names:

                      "Bar-S"
                      "Bar-S Extra Lean"
                      "Coronado"
                      "Chuck Wagon"
                      "E-Z Carve"
                      "Thrifty"

Also included are all "Bar-S" 1 lb. and 3 lb. packages of corn
dogs with the establishment number "P-213" or "P-1843" on
the package.

A complete list of recalled products is available here.

The products were distributed to retail establishments, delis,
and institutions nationwide and shipped to Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the South Pacific.

"Because of the potential for foodborne illness, we urge
consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers to see if
they have purchased any of these products," said Thomas J.
Billy, FSIS administrator. "If they find the recalled products,
consumers should not eat them, but return them to the point
of purchase. Consumers may also wish to ask delis and
restaurants they patronize if they purchased products that are
subject to the recall."

The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological
testing. The Clinton plant has been voluntarily closed since March 29, 2001.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact
Leslie Pellillo, director of marketing, Bar-S Foods Co., at
(602) 285-5293. Media with questions may contact Tom
Weinman, vice president administration, Bar-S Foods Co., at
(602) 264-7272.
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