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RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
08-04-03

RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

PRODUCTS RECALLED: Frozen Ground Beef Products

PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: Produced on various days between May 30 and June 11, 2003. The products subject to recall bear the establishment code "EST. 8934" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall are:

1. "2227725600, DIST. BY: A CUT ABOVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

2. "2227725600, DIST. BY: BIG SKY MEATS, WEST FARGO, ND 58078, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

3. "2227725600, Chef's Classic, Fine Foods, DIST. BY: CHEF'S CLASSIC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

4. "2227725600, DIST. BY: EAST BAY GOURMET, CHARLESTON, SC, 29418, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

5. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Grill Masters, Ashland, TN 37015, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

6. "2227725600, DIST. BY: The Meat Guys, Newport, MN 55055, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

7. "2227725600, DIST. BY: TOWN & COUNTRY, ST. PAUL, MN 55114, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

8. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Triple-A-Beef, Dresden, TN, 38225, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

9. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MOM'S GOURMET MEAT, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73115, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

10. "2227725600, DIST. BY: PRAIRIE GOLD FOODS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

11. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MEGA FOODS, MOUNT MORRIS, MI 48458, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

12. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Midwest Made Meat Co., Fargo, ND 58078, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

13. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MIDWEST PREMIUM MEAT CO, OMAHA, NE 68137, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

14. "2217724600, DIST. BY: PRAIRIE GOLD FOODS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

15. "2217724600, Chef's Classic, Fine Foods, DIST. BY: CHEF'S CLASSIC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

16. "2217724600, DIST. BY: SUNSHINE MEATS, MONROE, LA, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

17. "2217724600, DIST. BY: Steakman.Com, Taylors, SC 29687, Phone: (800) 334-9150, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

18. "2217724600, DIST. BY: PREMIUM QUALITY MEATS, BEAUMONT, TX, 77707, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

19. "2217724600, DIST. BY: BEST CHOICE MEAT CO., FT. WORTH, TX 76105, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

20. "2217724600, DIST. BY: R & A Distributing, Aurora, CO 80011, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

21. "2217724600, DIST. BY: LONGHORN SALES, DALLAS, TX 75061,CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

22. "2217724600, DIST. BY: Colorado Choice Distributors Inc., Orlando, FL 32810, 407.679.3188, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00263."

23. "MIDWEST STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, PACKED BY: ELLISON MEAT COMPANY, PIPESTONE, MN 56164, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS, HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS, NET. WT. 6 LBS, 2217722441, 00263."

24. "MIDWEST STEAKHOUSE QUALITY MEATS, PACKED BY: ELLISON MEAT COMPANY, PIPESTONE, MN 56164, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS, HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS, NET. WT. 5 LBS, 2217723340. , 00263."

25. "QFI, 4x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (80/20), 4 OZ., NET WT. 10 LBS. 22178-05144, 053003."

26. "QFI, 4x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 4 OZ., NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-55144, 053003."

27. "QFI, 4x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 4 OZ. THIN, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-54144, 053003."

28. "QFI, 6x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 2.67 OZ. NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-54116, 053003."

29. "QFI, 5x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 3.2 OZ. THIN, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-54115, 053003."

30. "QFI, 5x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25) 3.2 OZ. HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22178-54125, 053003."

31. "QFI, 5x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (80/20), 3.2 OZ. HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-04125, 053003."

32. "QFI, 3x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (80/20), 5.3 OZ. HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22178-04123, 053003."

33. "QFI, 4x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (80/20), 4 OZ. HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22178-04124, 053003."

34. "QFI, 4x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 4 OZ. HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-54124, 053003."

35. "QFI, 3x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 5.3 OZ. NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-55113, 053003."

36. "QFI, 3x1, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (80/20), 5.3 OZ. NET WT. 10 LBS. 22178-05113, 053003."

37. "QFI, 3x1, STEAKHOUSE BEEF PATTIES, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, 5.3 OZ. NET WT. 15 LBS, 97503, 053003."

38. "QFI, 4x1, STEAKHOUSE BEEF PATTIES, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, 4 OZ. NET WT. 15 LBS, 97524, 053003."

39. "QFI, 2x1, STEAKHOUSE BEEF PATTIES, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, 8 OZ. OVAL, NET WT. 15 LBS, 97502, 053003."

40. "QFI, 2x1, STEAKHOUSE BEEF PATTIES, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, 8 OZ. HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 15 LBS, 97512, 053003."

41. "It's Burger Time, HOMESTYLE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 5 OZ., NET WT 20 LBS, 1298, 053103."

42. "QFI, 4x1, BEEF PATTIE, 4 OZ, NET WT. 10 LBS., 11363-61400, 053103."

43. "QFI, 4x1, BEEF PATTIE, 4 OZ, HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 221775-2524, 053103."

44. "QFI, 5x1, BEEF PATTIE, 3.2 OZ THIN, NET WT. 10 LBS. 2217752515, 053103."

45. "QFI, 5x1, BEEF PATTIE, 3.2 OZ, NET WT. 10 LBS. 2217752555, 053103."

46. "QFI, BEEF PATTIE BLOCKS, 1 LB, NET WT. 10 LBS. 2217752500, 053103."

47. "Elite STEAKS 'N' CHOPS, GOURMET BEEF STEAK BURGERS, 4 PC. - 4 OZ., NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB.), 2217133423, 00363."

48. "Elite STEAKS 'N' CHOPS, GOURMET BEEF STEAK BURGERS, 16 PC. - 4 OZ., NET WT. 4 LBS., 2217533323, 00363."

49. "Elite STEAKS 'N' CHOPS, GOURMET BEEF STEAK BURGERS, 16 PC. - 5.3 OZ., NET WT. 5.3 LB., 2217533523, 00363."

50. "COUNTRY KITCHEN, 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 3 X 1 HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 20 LBS, 523820, 060303."

51. "It's Burger Time, HOMESTYLE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 3.2 OZ., NET WT 10 LBS, 1297, PACKED ON 060303."

52. "It's Burger Time, HOMESTYLE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 5 OZ., NET WT 20 LBS, 1298, PACKED ON 060303."

53. "1420, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 2x1, Approx. 20/8 oz. Portions, Net Wt. 10 LBS, 15430."

54. "1430, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 2x1, Approx. 30/5.3 oz. Portions, Net Wt. 10 LBS, 15430.

55. "1114, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Harker's Tend-R-Swiss, Beef Cubed Steak, Chopped and Formed, 4x1, 40/4 oz. Portions, Net Wt. 10 LBS, 15430."

56. "1291, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, 100% Pure Ground Beef Patties, 4 oz., (87/13), (Thin), Approx. 40/4 oz. Portions, Net Wt. 10 LBS, 15430."

57. "TEXAS TOM'S RESTAURANTS AND DRIVE THRU, 9464, BEEF PATTIES, 4x1, 80 PCS. 4 OZ., NET WT. 20 LBS., 15430."

58. "1471, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 7x1, Approx.140/2.29 oz. Portions, Net WT. 20 LBS, 15530."

59. "1481, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 8x1, Approx. 80/2 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 15530."

60. "1441, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 4x1, Approx. 80/4 oz. Portions, Net WT. 20 LBS, 15530."

61. "1461, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 6x1, Approx. 120/2.67 oz. Portions, Net Wt. 20 LBS, 15530."

62. "1491, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 10x1, Approx. 100/1.6 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 15530."

63. "1531, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, 100% Pure Ground Beef Patties, 5.3 oz., 3-1, 60/5.3 oz. Portions, Net WT. 20 LBS, 15530."

64. "E., MINNESOTA FARMS, BEEF PATTIE, 4x1, NET WT. 15 LBS. 2217750214, 060503."

65. "E., MINNESOTA FARMS, HAMBURGUESA, 4x1, CONTENIDO NETO 6.80 KG, 2217750214, 06503."

66. "E., MINNESOTA FARMS, BEEF PATTIE, 4x1, NET WT. 15 LBS. 2217750215, 060503."

67. "E., MINNESOTA FARMS, HAMBURGUESA, 4x1, CONTENIDO NETO 6.80 KG, 2217750215, 060503."

68. "E., MINNESOTA FARMS, 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, NATURAL HOMESTYLE, 3x1, NET WT. 15 LBS. 2217782223, 060503."

69. "QFI, 5x1, 2515, BEEF PATTIE, 3.2 OZ THIN, , NET WT. 10 LBS. 2217752515, 060503."

70. "QFI, 4x1, 55114, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 4 OZ, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-55114, 060603."

71. "QFI, 4x1, 97524, STEAKHOUSE BEEF PATTIES, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, 4 OZ, NET WT. 15 LBS., 060603."

72. "QFI, 2x1, 97502, STEAKHOUSE BEEF PATTIES, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, 8 OZ. OVAL, NET WT. 15 LBS., 060603."

73. "QFI, 2x1, 04122, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (80/20), 8 OZ HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS., 22178-04122, 060603."

74. "QFI, 2x1, 54122, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 8 OZ OVAL, NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-54122, 060603."

75. "QFI, 3x1, 53113, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 5.3 OZ WIDE 3/8" NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-53113, 060603."

76. "QFI, 5x1, 55115, THE ULTIMATE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, (75/25), 3.2 OZ NET WT. 10 LBS. 22177-55115, 060603."

77. "COUNTRY KITCHEN, 100% PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES, 3 X 1 HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 20 LBS, 523820, 061103."

78. "QFI, 3x1, 2523, BEEF PATTIE, 5.3 OZ HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 221775-2523, 061103."

79. "QFI, 4x1, 2524, BEEF PATTIE, 4 OZ HOMESTYLE, NET WT. 10 LBS. 221775-2524, 061103."

80. "QFI, 5x1, 2515, BEEF PATTIE, 3.2 OZ THIN, NET WT. 10 LBS. 2217752515, 061103."

81. "QFI, 4x1, 3614, BEEF PATTIE, 4 OZ NET WT. 10 LBS. 11363-61400, 061103."

82. "TEXAS TOM'S RESTAURANTS AND DRIVE THRU, 9464, BEEF PATTIES, 4x1, 80 PCS. 4 OZ., NET WT. 20 LBS., 9464000001, 16230."

83. "1430, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 3x1, Approx. 30/5.3 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 16230."

84. "1114, BOX, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Harker's Tend-R-Swiss, Beef Cubed Steak, Chopped and Formed, 4x1, 40/4 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 16230."

85. "1115, BOX, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Harker's Tend-R-Swiss, Beef Cubed Steak, Chopped and Formed, 3x1, 30/5.3 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 16230."

86. "1291, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, 100% Pure Ground Beef Patties, 4 oz, (87/13), (Thin), Approx. 40/4 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 061103."

87. "1420, HARKER'S Specialists in Center-of-the-Plate, Beef Patties, 2x1, Approx. 20/8 oz. Portions, Net WT. 10 LBS, 16230."

88. "CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS, HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS., NET WT. 5 LBS, 2217723340, 00963, DIST. BY: Colorado Choice Distributors Inc., Orlando Fl 32810, 407.679.3188."

89. "CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS, HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS., NET WT. 6 LBS, 2217722441, 00963, DIST. BY: Colorado Choice Distributors Inc., Orlando Fl 32810, 407.679.3188."

90. "CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS, HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS., NET WT. 6 LBS, 2217722441, 00963, DIST. BY: TOWN & COUNTRY, ST. PAUL MN 55114."

91. "2227725600, DIST. BY: A CUT ABOVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

92. "2227725600, DIST. BY: BIG SKY MEATS, WEST FARGO, ND 58078, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

93. "2227725600, Chef's Classic, Fine Foods, DIST. BY: CHEF'S CLASSIC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

94. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Colorado Choice Distributors Inc., Orlando, FL 32810, 407.679.3188, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

95. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Triple-A-Beef, Dresden, TN, 38225, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

96. "2227725600, DIST. BY: EAST BAY GOURMET, CHARLESTON, SC, 29418, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

97. "2227725600, DIST. BY: FARMERS BEST INC., ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126, 651.216.8282, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

98. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Grill Masters, Ashland, TN 37015, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

99. "2227725600, DIST. BY: WISE ENTERPRISES, Montgomery, AL 36108, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

100. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MEAT LOCKER, CARY NC 27511,USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

101. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MEGA FOODS, MOUNT MORRIS, MI 48458,USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

102. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Midwest Made Meat Co., Fargo, ND 58078, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

103. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MIDWEST PREMIUM MEAT CO, OMAHA, NE 68137, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

104. "2227725600, DIST. BY CHOICE MEATS INC, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

105. "2227725600, DIST. BY: MOM'S GOURMET MEATS, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73115, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

106. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Montana Steak Co., Kalispell, MT 59901, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

107. "2227725600, DIST. BY: Mr. T's Specialty Meats, Memphis, TN 38125, (901) 569-2208, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

108. "2227725600, DIST. BY: PRAIRIE GOLD FOODS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

109. "2227725600, DIST. BY: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOICE FOODS, CENTENNIAL CO 80112, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

110. "2227725600, DIST. BY: THE MEAT GUYS, NEWPORT, MN 55055, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

111. "2227725600, DIST. BY: TOWN & COUNTRY, ST. PAUL, MN 55114, USDA CHOICE CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 18 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

112. "2217724600, DIST. BY: A CUTT ABOVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

113. "2217724600, DIST. BY: BEST CHOICE MEAT CO., FT. WORTH TX 76105, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

114. "2217724600, Chef's Classic, Fine Foods, DIST. BY: CHEF'S CLASSIC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

115. "2217724600, DIST. BY: First Choice Meats, ROGERS, AR 72756, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

116. "2217724600, DIST. BY: Great American Steak Co. Sacramento, CA 95815, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

117. "2217724600, DIST. BY: LONGHORN SALES, DALLAS TX 75061, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

118. "2217724600, DIST. BY: PRAIRIE GOLD FOODS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55347, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

119. "2217724600, DIST. BY: PREMIUM QUALITY MEATS, BEAUMONT, TX, 77707, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

120. "2217724600, DIST. BY: R&A Distributing, Aurora, CO 80011, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

121. "2217724600, DIST. BY: Steakman.Com, Taylors, SC 29687, (800) 334-9150, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

122. "2217724600, DIST. BY: SUNSHINE MEATS, MONROE, LA, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

123. "2217724600, Distributed by: The Steak Guys, LITTLETON, CO 80123, CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS HOMESTYLE, 24 PCS. NET WT. 6.0 LBS, 00963."

PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.

HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: Two consumer complaints were reported to the USDA consumer complaint monitoring system, CCMS, due to illnesses with E. coli O157:H7 in Colorado. As a result, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, FSIS, analyzed an investigative sample of the implicated product that turned positive results for the E. coli O157:H7 on August 4, 2003. At present, there is no definitive link implicating the recalled product to the two illnesses; however, FSIS is continuing its investigation.

FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT: 08934 M Howard Beef Processors 1401 Sioux Drive Pipestone, MN 56164

CONSUMER CONTACT: Diane Hamersma, Customer Service Representative, 800-582-5284

MEDIA CONTACT: Alan Sheldon, Vice President of Customer Relations, 507-825-5486

QUANTITY RECALLED: Approximately 194,700 pounds

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide and exported to Mexico

RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class I

RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: Retail and door-to-door sales PRESS RELEASE: Yes

DIRECT NOTIFICATION MEANS: The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up in writing.

FSIS FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: None

FSIS CONTACTS: FSIS Recall Coordinator: (612) 370-2400 Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-535-4555 Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113 Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897 Recall Management: 202-690-6389 Web site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm

DATE OF RECALL MEETING: August 04, 2003

RECALL CASE NUMBER: 032-2003