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http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_046_2004/index.asp

Recall Notification Report 046-2004

Product(s) Recalled:
Various beef, pork, and poultry canned and dried products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
The products subject to recall are:

"Maggi Ein Teller, REISTOPF mit Huhn" canned chicken product.

"Maggi Ein Teller, NUDELTOPF mit Huhn" canned chicken product.

"Maggi Ein Teller, RAVIOLI 'Bolognese'" canned beef product.

"Maggi Ein Teller, LINSENTOPF mit Speck" canned pork product.

"Maggi Meisterklasse, Rindfleischuppe mit Fleischklosschen" dried soup with meatballs.

"Maggi Meisterklasse, Fruhlingssuppe mit Fleischklosschen" dried soup with meatballs.

"Maggi, PASTARIA, Bolognese, Spirelli in Tomaten-Fleischsause" dried pasta with meat.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products were imported from Germany, which is ineligible to export poultry and beef to the United States. In addition, pork products were produced at establishments ineligible to export to the United States.

How/When Discovered:
On November 30, 2004 the RMS (Recall Management Staff) was notified by OPEER (Office of Program Evaluation, Enforcement and Review) that APHIS had observed and detained product at International Market in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Importer of Record was later identified as Stark Foods, Inc.

Federal Establishment:
Not Applicable
Stark Foods, Inc.
262 Freeman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Consumer Contact:
Daniel Mohan, President, (718) 389-3116

Media Contact:
Daniel Mohan, President, (718) 389-3116

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 154 pounds

Distribution:
California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, and Virginia

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
New York Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Imported From an Ineligible German Establishment

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 Program Evaluation, Enforcement and Review (OPEER).

Other Agencies Involved:
APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

FSIS Contacts:

Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (518) 452-6870

Recall Management Staff: (202) 690-6389

Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113

Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897

Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072

Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
November 30, 2004

Recall Case Number:
046-2004