From: FSIS RecallNotification [mailto:FSIS.RecallNotification@fsis.usda.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 7:31 PM To: PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIAL
Subject: "RECALL NOTIFICATION, 015-2004, Pork Rinds, Salmonella

RNR 015-2004.doc RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
PRODUCTS RECALLED: Pork rinds
PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES:  The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 1673" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on April 26, 2004.  Each package contains the use or sell by date, "Aug. 07 A."

The products subject to recall are:
* "Old Dutch, BAC'N PUFFS BRAND, PORK RINDS, SALT ADDED."
* ORIGINAL ORIENTAL DELIGHT, Salt Added, PORK RINDS, (CHICHARRONES)."
* "ORIGINAL ORIENTAL DELIGHT, Vinegar n' Salt FLAVORED, PORK RINDS,
*(CHICHARRONES)."
* SALT & VINEGAR, PORK RINDS."
* BETTER MADE, Special, ORIGINAL BACON CHIPS, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
* BETTER MADE, Special, SALT & VINEGAR, BAC'N CHIPS, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
* BETTER MADE, Special, HOT & SPICY, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
* BETTER MADE, Special, BARBECUE FLAVORED, BAC'N CHIPS, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
* Higglets, Regular, Pork Rinds, Old Fashioned Goodness, LIP SMACKING GOOD."
* Simms, Hot 'n Spicy, PORK RINDS."
* Simms, Original, PORK RINDS."
* HOT& SPICY FLAVORED, PORK RINDS, SALT ADDED, CHICHARRONES."
* BARBECUE FLAVORED, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."

PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing.
FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT:  01673  M
Evans Food Products Company
4118 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60609
CONSUMER CONTACT: Mike Pannitto, General Manager, 773-254-7400
MEDIA CONTACT:     Mike Pannitto, General Manager, 773-254-7400
QUANTITY RECALLED: Approximately 24,700 pounds
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide
RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class I
RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: Retail
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:  (630)620-7474
Consumer Inquiries:  1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
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 http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm
DATE OF RECALL MEETING: May 03, 2004 RECALL CASE NUMBER: 015-2004