To:
Health Commissioners, Environmental Health Directors, Nursing Directors,
ODA Food Safety Specialist, and Other Interested Parties
Subject:
Recall Announcement (ODA/ODH)
2001-13
Date:
April 13, 2001
Oklahoma Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Products for Possible Listeria
Contamination
WASHINGTON,
April 12, 2001–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, that may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and
Inspection Service announced today. Products being recalled include luncheon
meats, whole hams, sausages, hot dogs, corn dogs, and various others.
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.
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, provided by the company is attached.
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.
Consumption
of food contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal
disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. Listeriosis can cause high
fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause
miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections
in those with weak immune systems--infants, the frail or elderly, and persons
with chronic disease, with HIV infection, or taking chemotherapy.
FSIS
has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product.
Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. 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.
Consumers
with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
at 1-800-535-4555. The hotline can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern
Time) Monday through Friday, and recorded food safety messages are available 24
hours a day.
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BAR-S FOODS
CO. RECALL ITEMS |
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ALL
CLINTON PRODUCED PRODUCTS (ESTABLISHMENT NUMBER 471 OR P-471) |
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TOTAL
CASE UPCS = 149 |
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PACKAGE UPC |
CASE UPC |
PRODUCT |
PACKAGE |
PRODUCT |
CODE DATE ** |
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RETAIL PRODUCTS |
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15900-01420 |
15900-01420 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Cooked Ham |
10oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00074 |
15900-00074 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Honey Cured Sliced Cooked Ham |
10oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-01415 |
15900-01415 |
Bar-S
Sliced Chopped Ham |
10oz |
4"
x 6" |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-01410 |
15900-01410 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Ham |
10oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-01425 |
15900-01425 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Breast |
10oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00014 |
15900-00014 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Square Sliced Cooked Ham |
10oz |
4"
x 4" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00015 |
15900-00015 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Square Sliced Turkey Breast |
10oz |
4"
x 4" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00025 |
15900-00025 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Cooked Ham |
12oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00076 |
15900-00076 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Honey Cured Sliced Cooked Ham |
12oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-01417 |
15900-01417 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Ham |
12oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-01419 |
15900-01419 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Breast |
12oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-19077 |
15900-19077 |
Bar-S
Sliced Ham and Water Product |
12oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00072 |
15900-00072 |
Bar-S
Square Sliced Chopped Ham |
12oz |
4"
x 4" |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00075 |
15900-00239 |
Bar-S
Square Sliced Spiced Luncheon Loaf |
12oz |
4"
x 4" |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-17657* |
Bar-S
Square Sliced Spiced Luncheon Loaf |
12oz |
4"
x 4" |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00073 |
15900-00073 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Cooked Ham |
16oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-19073* |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Cooked Ham |
16oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00077 |
15900-00077 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Honey Cured Sliced Cooked Ham |
16oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-01412 |
15900-01412 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Ham |
16oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-01416 |
15900-01416 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Breast |
16oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-19075 |
15900-19075 |
Bar-S
Sliced Ham and Water Product |
16oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00071 |
15900-00071 |
Bar-S
Square Sliced Chopped Ham |
16oz |
4"
x 4" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00079 |
15900-00079 |
Bar-S
Square Sliced Spiced Luncheon Loaf |
16oz |
4"
x 4" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-02310 |
15900-02310 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Hickory Ham Slices |
16oz |
Oval |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-02314 |
15900-02314 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Honey Cured Ham Slices |
16oz |
Oval |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-02320 |
15900-02320 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Turkey Ham Slices |
16oz |
Oval |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-02322 |
15900-02322 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Turkey Breast Slices |
16oz |
Oval |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00053 |
15900-00053 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Cooked Ham |
32oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00054 |
15900-00054 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Honey Cured Sliced Cooked Ham |
32oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00055 |
15900-00055 |
Bar-S
Extra Lean Sliced Turkey Breast |
32oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-00036 |
15900-00036 |
Thrifty
Sliced Cooked Ham |
32oz |
4"
x 6" |
MAY
28 01 |
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15900-19025 |
15900-19025 |
Bar-S
Generic (RW) Irregular Ham Slices |
32oz |
Bag |
MAY
18 01 |
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15900-19026 |
15900-19026 |
Bar-S
Generic (RW) Irregular Turkey Ham Slices |
32oz |
Bag |
MAY
18 01 |
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15900-19027 |
15900-19027 |
Bar-S
Generic (RW) Irregular Turkey Breast Slices |
32oz |
Bag |
MAY
18 01 |
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15900-17670 |
15900-17670 |
Bar-S
Square Sliced Spiced Luncheon Loaf Twin-Pack |
40oz |
4"
x 4" |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00043 |
15900-00043 |
Bar-S
Sliced Bologna |
12oz |
Round |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-17651* |
Bar-S
Sliced Bologna |
12oz |
Round |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00048 |
15900-00048 |
Bar-S
Sliced Thick Bologna |
12oz |
Round |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00034 |
15900-00034 |
Bar-S
Sliced Garlic Bologna |
12oz |
Round |
JUN
07 01 |
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15900-00020 |
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