RUBASHKIN RECALL

This announcement comes from the USDA-

Iowa Firm Recalls Beef and Chicken Products Due To Mislabeling

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-032-2007 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Steven Cohen

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2007 – Agriprocessors, Inc., a Postville, Iowa, establishment is recalling approximately 35,860 pounds of frozen beef and chicken products because they may contain egg albumen, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
20-pound bulk boxes of “AARON’S BEST NUGGET SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES, GLATT KOSHER, FULLY COOKED.” Each box contains the code “8692-1” and establishment number “P 4653A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
20-pound bulk boxes of “AARON’S BEST MEATBALLS, MADE WITH BEEF, GLATT KOSHER, FULLY COOKED.” Each box contains the code “8698-1” and the establishment number “EST. 4653A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
12-pound boxes of “RUBASHKIN’S, AARON’S BEST, GLATT KOSHER Kishka, Fully Cooked.” Each box contains the code “3852-1” and the establishment number “EST. 4653A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
1-pound packages of “RUBASHKIN’S, AARON’S BEST, GLATT KOSHER Kishka, Fully Cooked.” Each package contains the establishment number “EST. 4653A” inside the USDA mark of inspection and a date code of “014-07,” “015-07,” “040-07” or “042-07.”

The frozen chicken and beef products were produced on various dates between Jan. 14 and July 3 and were distributed to food service establishments and institutions nationwide. In addition, the one-pound packages of Kishka were also distributed through retail stores.

The problem was discovered by FSIS. There have been no reports of illness to FSIS or the company due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Technical Services Director William Kiernan at (563) 864-7811, ext. 2915.

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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