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Subject: Meat recalls in 2005
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I would like to know:
The total number of meat recalls in the US in 2005
The total number of pounds of meat broken down into 4 categories,
polutry, pork, beef, and other
The reasons for the recalls
The number of pounds of meat recalled in the largest recall in 2005.
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Subject: Re: Meat recalls in 2005
Answered By: bobbie7-ga on 07 Dec 2005 15:22 PST
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Hello 123twa32762,


The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health
agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring
that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products
is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/


Below you will find the 63 meat recalls made in 2005 by  category. 

Each listing provides the reason for the recall and the number of
pounds that were recalled. Additional information is provided at the
link below the information.


The largest recall this year was for approximately 900,000 pounds of beef.
Product(s) Recalled: Frozen ground beef patties 
Problem/Reason for Recall: 
The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 900,000 pounds
Date Closed : Dec 1, 2005

Additional details can be found here:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_033_2005/index.asp



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Poultry
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Product(s) Recalled:  Chicken Frankfurters
Problem/Reason for Recall: The products may be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 23,040 pounds
Nov 28, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_039_2005/index.asp


027-2005, Ready-to-eat Chicken Salads 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,065 pounds
Aug 22, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_027_2005/index.asp


030-2005, Natural Proportion Cooked Chicken Meat 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 170 pounds
Sep 8, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_030_2005/index.asp


023-2005, Chicken Breast Wraps (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 385 pounds
Jun 1, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_023_2005/index.asp


011-2005, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips (undercooked)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be undercooked. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 230,700 pounds
May 12, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_011_2005/index.asp


014-2005, Chicken Products (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 12,500 pounds
May 12, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_014_2005/index.asp


015-2005, Chicken Wrap Sandwiches (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 3,316 pounds
Apr 25, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_015_2005/index.asp


010-2005, Fully Cooked Chicken Dumplings (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 12,090 pounds
Apr 25, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_010_2005/index.asp


050-2005, Various Chicken Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may contain low levels of Ronnel (organophosphate pesticide). 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 389,000 pounds
Nov 13, 2005  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_050_2005/index.asp


049-2005, Chicken Salad Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,523 pounds
Nov 10, 2005  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_049_2005/index.asp


009-2005, Chicken Salad (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 250 pounds
Apr 11, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_009_2005/index.asp


004-2005, Chicken Products (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,760 pounds
Apr 7, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_004_2005/index.asp


048-2005, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 275 pounds
Nov 8, 2005  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_048_2005/index.asp


044-2004, Frozen Crispy Chicken Strips (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may contain an allergen, whey, which is not declared on the label. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1200 pounds (This includes the original 420 pounds) 
Mar 1, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_044_2004/index.asp


039-2004, Canned Turkey Luncheon Meat (underprocessed)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be underprocessed. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 84, 500 pounds (including 10, 910 pounds recalled on
November 3, 2004)
Feb 28, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_039_2004/index.asp

034-2004, Frozen, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips (foreign material)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
This product may be contaminated with pieces of metal. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 85,600 pounds 
Feb 25, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_034_2004/index.asp


002-2005, Chicken Biryani Traditional Indian Style (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product was marinated in yogurt, which was not declared on the
label. Yogurt contains milk, a potential allergen.
Quantity Recalled:
Undetermined amount 
Feb 15, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_002_2005/index.asp



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Chicken and Beef
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034-2005 Expanded, Chicken and Beef Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 23,435 pounds
Aug 31, 2005
Aug 23, 2005  
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_034_2005/index.asp


031-2005 Expanded, Meat and Poultry Products 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 93,200 pounds
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Jul 31, 2005 
Jul 28, 2005 
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/RNR_031_2005_Expanded.pdf


Product(s) Recalled:  Ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The products may be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 11,200 pounds
Nov 30, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_044_2005/index.asp


007-2005, 19-Ounce Cans Of "World Classics Brand, Wedding Bell Soup
With Meat Balls And Chicken" (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product contains cheese, a dairy allergen that is not declared on the label.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 4,275 pounds
May 10, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_007_2005/index.asp


042-2005, Cooked Chicken Sausage Products and Beef Wieners
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,000 pounds
Oct 2, 2005  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_042_2005/index.asp


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Beef 
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Product(s) Recalled: Frozen ground beef patties 
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 900,000 pounds
Date Closed : Dec 1, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_033_2005/index.asp


Product(s) Recalled:  Beef Patties
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 184,000 pounds
Date Closed : Dec 1, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_040_2005/index.asp


047-2005, Ground Beef 
(E. coli O157:H7)
Nov 22, 2005
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 6,200 pounds
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_047_2005/index.asp


021-2005, Various Ready-To-Eat Meat Products (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,077 pounds
Jun 3, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_021_2005/index.asp


006-2005, Ground Beef 
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_006_2005/index.asp 
(unapproved substance)
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 123,000 pounds
May 4, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_006_2005/index.asp


045-2005, Ready-To-Eat Beef Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 2,263 pounds
Oct 31, 2005  
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_045_2005/index.asp


046-2005 Frozen Ground Beef Patties
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 94,400 pounds
Nov 10, 2005
Nov 1, 2005  
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_046_2005/index.asp


001-2005, Day-Lee Pride Beef Gyoza Potstickers, Vegetable and Beef
Dumplings (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The packages state that the gyozas are filled with beef, but they may
instead contain shrimp, a known allergen.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 2,520 pounds 
Apr 25, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_001_2005/index.asp



013-2005, Cheeseburger Stuffed Sandwiches (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product is misbranded. There is no health or safety hazard
associated with this mislabeling.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 74,810 pounds
May 13, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_013_2005/index.asp


045-2004, Beef Pattie Fritters (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may contain allergens, whey and buttermilk, which are not
declared on the label.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 31,390 pounds 
Jan 10, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_045_2004/index.asp


019-2005, Spaghettio's Plus CalciumŪ 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products contain meatballs which are not declared on the label and
the meatballs contain soy, a known allergen.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 473,500 pounds
Sep 29, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_019_2005/index.asp


032-2005, Bone-In Beef Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
"The products may contain portions of the backbone from a cow just
over the 30-month age limit, imported for slaughter from Canada. Both
ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection were done on the cow in
question. FSIS inspection program personnel determined the cow to be
healthy and fit for human food.
On this animal all specified risk materials (SRM) were removed, with
the exception of portions of the vertebral column. This is the reason
for the recall of the selected products."
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 1,850 pounds
Sep 29, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_032_2005/index.asp



026-2005, Frozen Ground Beef Patties and Meatballs 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 63,850 pounds
Aug 3, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_026_2005/index.asp


025-2005, Various Ready-to-Eat Meat Products 
PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The products may be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes.
QUANTITY RECALLED: Approximately 363,332 pounds 
May 30, 2005 
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/RNR_025_2005.pdf



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Pork 
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008-2005, Cooked Pork Products (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,120 pounds
Apr 13, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_008_2005/index.asp


Product(s) Recalled:  Pork Sausage
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may contain wheat, a known
potential allergen.
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 3,400 pounds
Date Closed : Dec 5, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_036_2005/index.asp


Product(s) Recalled:  Ham Products
Problem/Reason for Recall: The products may contain wheat starch and
soy flour, potential allergens.
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 37,000 pounds
Date Closed : Dec 2, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_043_2005/index.asp


037-2005, Sausage and Bacon Products 
(insanitary conditions)
Oct 25, 2005
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 2,890 pounds
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_037_2005/index.asp


041-2005, Cooked Country Hams 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Oct 19, 2005
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 165 pounds
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_041_2005/index.asp


024-2005, Ready-to-Eat Ham 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 29,000 pounds
Aug 2, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_024_2005/index.asp


005-2005, Sir Pizza Ham 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 47 pounds
Jun 10, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_005_2005/index.asp


048-2004, Pork Gyoza Potstickers, Pork And Vegetable Dumplings (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The packages state that the gyozas are filled with pork, but they may
instead contain shrimp, a known allergen.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 25,000 pounds 
Mar 7, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_048_2004/index.asp


016-2005, Various Sausage Products 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,117 pounds
Jun 7, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_016_2005/index.asp


029-2005, Primera Chorizos Spanish Brand Sausage 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 720 pounds
Aug 1, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_029_2005/index.asp



041-2004, Frankfurters (undercooked)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be under processed. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 50,000 pounds 
Jan 7, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_041_2004/index.asp


Product(s) Recalled:  Polish Sausage 
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be under processed.
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 35,830 pounds
Nov 30, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_035_2005/index.asp


012-2005, Deli Franks (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may contain dried milk, a known potential allergen. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 400 pounds
May 10, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_012_2005/index.asp


018-2005, Various Sausage Products (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 10,700 pounds
May 5, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_018_2005/index.asp


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Turkey and Pork
===============


017-2005, Smoked Turkey and Pork Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 39,000 pounds
Jun 7, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_017_2005/index.asp


022-2005, Turkey & Cooked Ham Capicolla Club Wrap 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 191 pounds
Jun 24, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_022_2005/index.asp



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Other
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038-2005, Chorizo, Blood Sausage, and Blood Pudding 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Oct 13, 2005
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 890 pounds
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_038_2005/index.asp


020-2005, Pork Blood Sausage (Listeria)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 40 pounds
May 23, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_020_2005/index.asp


003-2005, Frozen Egg Rolls 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may contain extraneous material (glass fragments). 
(foreign material)
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 353,533 pounds (this includes the original 162,500 pounds)
Jun 6, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_003_2005/index.asp


038-2004, Imported Ukrainian canned beef, pork, and poultry products
(ineligible for import)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products were imported from the Ukraine, which is ineligible to
export to the United States.
May 17, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_038_2004/index.asp


051-2005, Goetz Ham and Beef Products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may contain Staphylococcus aureus 
enterotoxin. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 340 pounds
Nov 22, 2005  
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_051_2005/index.asp


043-2004, Bryan Corn Dogs (misbranded)
The products being recalled are 40 oz. packages of "Bryan CORN DOGS,
BATTER WRAPPED FRANKS ON A STICK, MADE WITH BEEF AND PORK, TURKEY
FRANKS.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may contain an allergen, dried egg yolk, which is not
declared on the label.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 81,500 pounds 
Apr 15, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_043_2004/index.asp


047-2004, Petite Quiche (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product possibly contains crab meat, a known allergen, which is
not declared on the label.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 30,700 pounds 
Mar 18, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_047_2004/index.asp


046-2004, Various beef, pork, and poultry canned and dried products
(ineligible for import)
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.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 154 pounds 
Feb 3, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_046_2004/index.asp


042-2004, Turkey, ham and cheddar cheese ready-to-eat complete meals (misbranded)
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product is misbranded in that it contains a packet of Herb Sauce
formulated with egg yolk, an allergen, instead of the Dijon Mustard
packet that should have been in the package.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,040 pounds (Approximately 15,810 packages) 
Jan 11, 2005
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/rnr_042_2004/index.asp



028-2005, Frozen Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products subject to recall, chicken and sausage gumbo, may instead
be shrimp gumbo, but the product labels do not list shrimp, a
potential allergen, as an ingredient.
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 13,455 pound
Jun 21, 2005  
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_028_2005/index.asp


	
052-2005, Turkey, Ham and Bologna Lunch MakersŪ Meals
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 9,550 pounds
Dec 1, 2005  
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/RNR_052_2005/index.asp


Sources of information:

USDA FSIS Recalls
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/Closed_Federal_Cases_2005/index.asp

USDA FSIS Recalls
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp


Search terms used: 
Meat poultry pork recalls site:.gov


I hope the information provided is helpful!

Best regards,
Bobbie7
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