On July 21, 2008, Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. recalled all jalapeno peppers distributed since June 30 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, which could cause foodborne illness from Salmonella. The recalled jalapeno peppers, distributed to customers in Georgia and Texas, were shipped in 35-pound plastic crates and in 50-pound bags with no brand name or label.

Sampling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) led to the recall. The agency found that the recalled Agricola Jalapeno Peppers were contaminated with the same strain of Salmonella Saintpaul responsible for a current Salmonella outbreak that may have caused 1,200 illnesses.

Retailers and consumers who purchased jalapeno peppers should contact their supplier to determine if they have purchased any products included in the recall. For more information, customers may contact Agricola Zaragoza at 956-631-6405.

Source: “Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, July 21, 2008.

On July 23, 2008, Beef Packers, Inc. recalled about 1,560 pounds of beef cheek products because they have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which could cause foodborne illness from E. coli.

Included in the recall are 30-pound boxes of “Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, Beef Cheek Meat – SM BX.” The boxes of the recalled products have the establishment number “EST. 354” and a “PACKED ON” date of “07/02/08,” printed on the label.

Recalled beef cheek products were shipped to distributors on Modesto, Santa Rosa, Fresno and Vernon, California.

Consumers are advised to contact Beef Packers Inc.’s consumer line at 1-800-545-1679 with questions. For more information, customers may also “Ask Karen,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. In addition, consumers may contact the United States Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “California firm recalls beef cheek product due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination,” FSIS-Recall Release 024-2008, July 24, 2008.

On July 9, 2008, Salmolux Inc. recalled lot # 01418 of its Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could cause foodborne illness from Listeria.

The recalled Alaskan Smoked Salmon was sold in 3-ounce blue packages and was distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, West Virginia and Virginia in Von’s retail outlets or in Food Lion.

The lot number (# 01418) is marked on the product’s rear white label that includes the name of the product, its ingredients and an expiration date.

While no illnesses have been reported, consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may cause foodborne illness from Listeria.

Consumers who have purchased recalled Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox are encouraged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, customers may also contact Salmolux Inc. at 253-874-2026, extension 214.

Source: “Salmolux Inc. Recalls Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox Lot # 01418 Because of Possible Health Risk,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, July 9, 2008.

On July 9, 2008, Lucky Green Trading, Inc. recalled Thai Basil due to its potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which could cause foodborne illness from Salmonella. The recalled Thai Basil was distributed in retail stores and through direct delivery to customers in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada on June 30, 2008.

The recalled product was shipped in 14-pound cardboard cartons with 12 individual packages, which weigh about 1.2 pounds each. Exterior cartons were labeled with, “16 DE SEPTIEMBRE S/N SANTA ROSA TAPACHULA NAYARIT, C.P. 63737,” and “Thai Basil.” There was also an attached sticker with Airway Bill #027 1947 0861 written on it.

While no illnesses have been reported, consuming food contaminated with Salmonella may cause foodborne illness from Salmonella.

Lucky Green Trading has suspended distribution and importation of the recalled Thai Basil while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the company continues to investigate.

Consumers who purchased basil should contact the place of purchase to determine if it is recalled Thai Basil. For more information, customers may also contact Lucky Green Trading at 714-554-9293.

Source: “Lucky Green Trading, Inc. Recalls Thai Basil Because of Possible Health Risk,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, July 9, 2008.

On July 14, 2008, Nestlé Prepared Foods Company recalled about 199,417 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken sandwich products because they may contain pieces of plastic.

Included in the recall are 9-ounce boxes of Lean Pockets Spinach Artichoke Chicken, which holds two sandwiches. A “Best Before” date of “Nov 2009” is found printed on the side of each box, along with a package code beginning “8144 544646” and an establishment number “P7721A.”

The recalled Nestlé frozen chicken products were produced on May 23, 2008 and were distributed to retail stores nationwide. Nestlé initiated the recall after receiving consumer complaints, including reports of two injuries.

Customers may contact the Nestlé Consumer Services Center at 800-350-5016. Consumers can also “Ask Karen,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. In addition, customers may use the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “Kentucky firm recalls frozen stuffed chicken sandwiches that may contain pieces of plastic,” Recall Release FSIS-RC-023-2008, July 14, 2008.

On July 3, 2008, The Kroger Co. expanded an earlier recall of ground beef products due to an ongoing investigation of a foodborne illness from E. coli outbreak. Included in the recall are ground beef products that were packaged in Styrofoam trays and wrapped in clear cellophane at the following Kroger establishments:

• Fred Meyer - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/05/08,”
• QFC - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/05/08,”
• Kroger stores (except in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Knoxville, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia) - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Kroger Mid-Atlantic division - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/19/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Fry’s - “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Ralph’s - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Smith’s - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Baker’s - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/17/08” and “07/03/08,”
• King Soopers - Product with “Sell By” dates between “6/20/08” and “07/03/08,”
• City Market - Product with “Sell By” dates between “06/20/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Hilander - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Owen’s - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Pay Less - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Scott’s - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/21/08” and “07/03/08,”
• Dillons - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/17/08” and “07/03/08,” and
• Gerbes - Product with “Sell By” dates between “05/17/08” and “07/03/08.”

Also included in the recall are 16-ounce packages of “Private Selection Natural Ground Beef,” with “Sell By” dates between “07/11/08” and “07/21/08.” This recalled product was distributed to Kroger retail establishments, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Baker’s, Smith’s and Fry’s stores.

Consumers are urged to check refrigerators and freezers to determine if they own a recalled Kroger ground beef product, and, if they do, to throw it away or return it for a refund.

Consumers may contact the Kroger Consumer Hotline at 800-632-6900. For more information, customers may also “AskKaren,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. In addition, the United States Department of Agriculture Hotline is available at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “Ohio firm expands recall of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination,” Food Safety and Inspection Service Release R01-2008, July 3, 2008.

On June 23, 2008, Fresca Italia expanded its recall of Burrata, a type of cheese, after tests found additional lots of the product also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, which could cause foodborne illness from Listeria.

The recalled Burrata was distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California in retail stores and restaurants. The Burrata included in the recall weighs about 8.8 oz and is packaged in a white and green plastic wrapper with “Caseificio Voglie di Latte,” and “Burrata” printed on the wrapper.

All lot codes and expiration dates from the manufacturer, Caseificio Voglie di Latte, are included in the recall. The following are the quantities that were distributed:

• 606 lbs with the Lot Code 24/5/2008,
• 661 lbs with the Lot Code 31/5/2008, and
• 490 lbs with the Lot Code 07/06/2008.

Consumers who have any Caseificio Voglie di Latte Burrata should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, customers may contact Fresca Italia at 415-468-9800.

Source: “Fresca Italia, Inc., Expands Recall of Burrata Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, June 23, 2008.

Inspectors with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are searching farms in Florida and Mexico in attempts to find the source of tomatoes contaminated with salmonella that have sickened 552 people. The focus of the investigation will be on big packing houses or distribution warehouses.

The earliest consumers who reported foodborne illness from Salmonella got sick on April 10, 2008, and the latest was on June 5, 2008. Thirty states have reported sick residents, with at least 48 consumers being hospitalized.

The agency speculated that parts of Mexico and Florida are the most probable sources of the Salmonella contamination because they were supplying a majority of the nation’s tomatoes at the time of the outbreak.

Meanwhile, consumers are urged to avoid eating raw red plum, red Roma or red round tomatoes unless they were grown in specific states or countries the FDA has cleared of suspicion. For an updated list, customers can visit the FDA’s website.

Source: “Tainted tomato cases reach 552,” MSNBC.com, June 20, 2008.

On June 17, 2008, Tipu’s Tiger Chai Inc. recalled Tipu’s Tiger Chai Concentrate because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that may cause botulism. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

The recalled Tipu’s Tiger Chai Concentrate was distributed mainly to stores and coffee kiosks in western Montana, and to one café in Prescott, Arizona. It was distributed in plastic half-gallon units labeled with the product’s name. “Refrigerate after opening,” along with dates of 09-23/09 through 05/22/10 are printed on the lid or neck of the bottle.

Consumers who purchased the recalled Tipu’s Tiger Chai Concentrate should return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may also contact the company at 1-888-506-2424.

Source: “Tipu’s Tiger Chai, Inc Recalls Tipus Tiger Chai Concentrate Because of a Possible Health Risk,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, June 17, 2008.

In June 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that at least 167 consumers in 17 states were infected with Salmonella Saintpaul, one week after dozens in nine states reported illnesses. As a result, restaurants and stores are not offering tomatoes that may be associated with the foodborne illness.

While no deaths have been reported in the salmonella tomato outbreak, 23 people have been hospitalized since mid-April 2008. The CDC is currently investigating the source of the outbreak. The following states have reported sick consumers:

• Arizona,
• California,
• Colorado,
• Connecticut,
• Idaho,
• Illinois,
• Indiana,
• Kansas,
• Michigan,
• New Mexico,
• Oklahoma,
• Oregon,
• Texas,
• Utah,
• Virginia,
• Washington, and
• Wisconsin.

Source: Mirandi Hitti, “Salmonella tomato warning expanded,” WebMD Health News, June 9, 2008.

On June 9, 2008, Gourmet Foods, Inc. recalled about 130 pounds of various ready-to-eat chicken products because routine sampling found they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could cause foodborne illness from Listeria.

The following are products included in the recall:

*17-ounce packages of “Famima!! Chicken Teriyaki Bowl with Sauce on rice, Keep Refrigerated/Perishable.” Each package has an establishment number of “EST. P-7738” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a “SELL BY” date of “06/04/08,” “06/05/08,” “06/06/08” or “06/07/08.” *12.85-ounce packages of “Famima!! Thai Style Chicken with Rice, Peanut Sauce and Vegetables, Keep Refrigerated/Perishable.” Each package has an establishment number of “EST. P-7738” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a “SELL BY” date of “06/04/08,” “06/05/08,” “06/06/08” or “06/07/08.”

Customers may contact Gourmet Foods Quality Assurance Manager Abelardo Rodriguez at 310-632-3300. For more information, customers may also “Ask Karen,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. Consumers may also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “California Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination,” Food Safety and Inspection Service Recall Number 018-2008, June 9, 2008.

On June 8, 2008, Dutch’s Meats Inc. recalled about 13,275 pounds of ground beef products after routine testing found they may be contaminated with E. coli, which could cause foodborne illness from E. coli.

The following products are included in the Dutch’s Meats recall:

• 10-pound plastic bags of “Dutch’s Meats, Inc. Ground Beef,”
• 10-pound vacuum-packed plastic bags of “Dutch’s Meats, Inc. Ground Beef,” and
• 10-pound boxes of “Dutch’s Meats, Inc. Hamburger Patties.”

The recalled ground beef products have the establishment number “EST. 5424” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were packaged from May 27, 2008 through June 6, 2008. Dutch’s ground beef included in the recall was distributed to restaurants and food service institutions in the Trenton, New Jersey area, and was not available to consumers for direct purchase.

Customers may contact Dutch’s Meats Vice President Al Granaldi at 609-882-6650. For more information, customers may also “Ask Karen,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. Consumers may also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “New Jersey firm recalls ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination,” Food Safety and Inspection Service Recall Number 018-2008, June 8, 2008.

On June 3, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers in New Mexico and Texas that specific types of raw red tomatoes may be linked to a salmonellosis outbreak. Preliminary data suggested raw red plum, red Roma or round red tomatoes are the cause of the foodborne illnesses from Salmonella.

The US agency received 57 reported cases of salmonellosis in New Mexico and Texas, including 17 hospitalizations, from April 23, 2008 through June 1, 2008. An additional 30 reports of foodborne illness from Salmonella in seven other states are being investigated to determine if they are also linked to tomatoes.

The FDA is advising consumers to limit their tomato consumption to cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, and tomatoes grown at home, in order to limit or prevent the risk of foodborne illness from Salmonella.

Source: “FDA Warns Consumers in New Mexico and Texas Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, June 3, 2008.

On May 28, 2008, Orval Kent Foods recalled about 23,000 pounds of Amish Macaroni Salad after a package tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which could cause a foodborne illness from E. coli.

Included in the Amish Macaroni Salad recall are packages with the following UPC codes and Use By dates:

• UPC 7945368281 Orval Kent Amish Macaroni Salad, 5 pound container, Use By 6/12/08
• UPC 7347468281 Yoder’s Amish Macaroni Salad, 1 pound container, Use By 6/7/08
• UPC 7347401045 Yoder’s Amish Macaroni Salad, 2 pound container, Use by 6/7/08
• UPC 7347488729 Yoder’s Amish Macaroni Salad, 5 pound container, Use By 6/7/08

The recalled product was distributed in retail and food service establishments in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, although no reports of illness associated with consumption of the product have been received by the company. Consumers should return all un-opened containers of the recalled Amish Macaroni Salad to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may contact Orval Kent at 1-800-544-1246.

Source: “Orval Kent Foods Recalls Single Limited Production Run of Amish Macaroni Salad Sold Under the Orval Kent and Yoder’s Brand Names,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, May 28, 2008.

On May 27, 2008, Supreme Cuts LLC recalled 87 cases of Off the Cob Fresh Kernel Corn because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could cause a foodborne illness from Listeria.

The recalled corn was sold in a 12-ounce clear plastic bag with a “best if used by” date of May 26, 2008, and lot #5343. While cooking the raw corn product, as instructed on the package, may help eliminate the risk associated with a Listeria monocytogenes contamination, customers are urged to throw the product away.

Stores in New Jersey and Massachusetts received the recalled Off the Cob Fresh Cut Corn. Production of the recalled product has been suspended until Supreme Cuts completes an investigation.

Consumers who have questions may contact Lucy Rosen at 516-222-0236.

Source: “Supreme Cuts Announces Voluntary Recall of Small Sample of Off The Cob Fresh Kernel Corn,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, May 27, 2008.

On May 30, 2008, Fresca Italia recalled its Burrata cheese product because it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could cause foodborne illness from Listeria.

The recalled product, distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California retail stores and restaurants, weighs about 8.8 ounces and bears an expiration date of 24/5/2008 on its label. It is packaged in a white and green plastic wrapper with, “Caseificio Voglie di Latte” and “Burrata” printed on the wrapper.

Consumers who own a recalled package of Burrata should return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may contact Fresca Italia at 415-468-9800.

Source: “Fresca Italia, Inc., Recalls Burrata Because of Possible Health Risk,” US Food and Drug Administration Press Release, May 30, 2008.

On May 21, 2008, Cecina Los Amigos recalled approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could lead to foodborne illness from Listeria.

Included in the recall are 10-pound vacuum-sealed packages of “Cecina Los Amigos Pork Blood Sausage (Moronga),” with the establishment number “EST. 21653” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Distributed in northern California, the recalled pork blood sausages were produced on May 14, 2008 and distributed to retail establishments.

Customers with questions may contact Cecina Los Amigos Company Owner Felipe Flores at 310-830-1787. For more information, customers may also “Ask Karen,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) virtual representative available 24 hours a day. Also, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Meat and Poultry Hotline is available, at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “California firm recalls pork sausages for possible Listeria contamination,” Food Safety and Inspection Service Release FSIS-RC-017-2008, May 21, 2008.

In December 2007, a study commissioned by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer determined that top-selling butter substitutes could release vapor from diacetyl, a chemical additive that may be hazardous when heated and inhaled over a long period of time. The dangers of diacetyl were exposed earlier this year when workers at a popcorn plant that used artificial butter with diacetyl became seriously ill. The new study may concern professional cooks who use large amounts of the butter substitutes.

“It is possible that the amount of diacetyl being released in commercial kitchens where these butter-flavored products are being used could equal or perhaps exceed what was found in the popcorn plants,” said Dr. Richard Kanwal.

In one test, the amount of diacetyl in vapor was measured at 234 parts per million. It was estimated that diacetyl levels of 2 or 6 parts per million entered worker’s “breathing zones” above the skillet.

There are only two cases of cooks becoming injured by inhaling vapor from cooking products, one of which occurred in the mid-1990s. The young cook had a severe lung disease, and used PAM cooking spray on the job.

“Nobody knew why this woman had terrible lung disease,” said Dr. Kathleen Kreiss. “It was known that she used PAM in her cooking but then no one thought to link it to diacetyl.”

PAM was one of the products tested in the study, which found a two-second spray into a heated pan released a high level of diacetyl.

Kreiss said she and others have been concerned about cookers’ health since three studies found food production workers have an unexplained high prevalence of obstructive lung disease, something diacetyl vapors may cause.

“I have been suggesting for several years now that this (use of flavorings and food production and service workers) needs to be examined,” she said.

The study tested 22 popular cooking products, and found the following results:

• Two real butters were analyzed and diacetyl was found in a range of 7 ppm to almost 16 ppm.
• In all the margarine and shortening products, levels of 7 ppm to almost 180 ppm were present.
• A butter-flavored cooking spray released more than 164 ppm of diacetyl.
• Butter-flavored cooking oils used by professional cooks ranged from 23 ppm to 234 ppm.
• Two brands of oil for popping corn came in at 1,062 ppm and 1,125 ppm.

Health specialists have previously reported that repeated exposure to diacetyl has led to three workers’ deaths, destruction of the lungs of many, and sickened hundreds of others.

Manufacturers of the products containing diacetyl, however, point out that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said diacetyl is safe.

“The FDA classifies diacetyl as ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ for consumption,” said Lori Fligge, media relations director for the manufacturer one of the products tested, Cargill.

However, the FDA’s diacetyl safety studies were conducted in the 1980s. The tests conducted only examined the hazard from eating the additive, not inhaling its vapor.

“Diacetyl is just one of scores of substances that shouldn’t be allowed to carry what is in effect a government-sanctioned anti-warning giving the false impression that untested food additives are safe,” said Dr. David Egilman, a professor at Brown University and the head of Never Again Consulting, a research group that has investigated many worker safety issues, including diacetyl.

Source: Andrew Schneider, [“Flavoring additive puts professional cooks at risk,”’(http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/344277_diacetyl21.html) Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 21, 2007.

On May 19, 2008, JSM Meat Holdings Company recalled an undetermined amount of beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which poses a foodborne illness from E. coli risk.

Products included in the JSM beef recall are 30-pound boxes, 60-pound boxes, combo boxes, or 47-gallon barrels of “MORREALE MEAT” beef products labeled as:

• “Boneless Chucks”, *”Boneless Clods”,
• “Flat Rounds”,
• “Gooseneck Rounds”,
• “Knuckle”,
• “Heel Meat”,
• “Scotties”,
• “Trimmings 50”,
• “Trimmings 60”,
• “Trimmings 65”,
• “Trimmings 70”,
• “Trimmings 75”,
• “Trimmings 80”,
• “Trimmings 85”, or
• “Trimmings 90.”

Recalled beef products have the establishment number “EST. 6872” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed to establishments for further processing in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) discovered the problem, though it has not received any reports of foodborne illness from E. coli associated with this product. Consumers who have signs or symptoms of foodborne illness from E. coli should contact a medical professional. Some symptoms include bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and kidney failure.

Consumers with questions may contact JSM Meat Holdings at 312-421-3664, ext. 214. For more information, customers may also “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. They may also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: “Illinois Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination,” US Department of Agriculture [News Release](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_016_2008_Release/index.asp, May 19, 2008.

On May 8, 2008, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a Class I recall of nearly 70,000 pounds of Palama Holdings ground beef because it could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Class I recalls are the highest recalls that USDA issues.

The following products are involved in the Palama ground beef recall:

• 6- and 10-pound boxes containing 1/4-pound and 1/3-pound “May’s Teriyaki Beef Patties.” The boxes include a product code of “157400,” “157600,” or “157700,” as well as a production date of “4/9/2008,” “4/10/2008,” “4/11/2008,” “4/15/2008,” “4/16/2008,” “4/17/2008,” “4/18/2008,” or “4/21/2008.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 11077” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 24-pound bulk boxes of “May’s Beef Picnic Patties.” The boxes will include product code “158700” as well as a production date of “4/11/2008” or “4/18/2008.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 11077” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 10-pound boxes of “May’s Beef Pattie, 3:1 Layer Pack.” These boxes include the product code “158325” as well as a production date of “4/10/2008,” or “4/17/2008.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 11077” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 3-pound trays of “May’s GROUND BEEF Family Pack.” The packages include the product code “410751,” as well as the production date “4/16/2008.” The packages also bear the establishment number “EST. 11077” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 5- and 10-pound chubs of May’s brand coarse ground and fine ground beef products. These products bear a product code of “141115,” “141120,” “143915”, “141420,” “144150,” “144155,” “144200,” “144205,” “144209,” “145410,” “145420,” “151115,” “151415,” “151430”, or “153220.” The products will also bear a production date of “4/9/2008,” “4/