US: FSIS issues public health alert for beef hot dogs - (FSIS News Release)
February 9, 2008 – 6:35 pmhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_020808_01/index.asp
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 8,784 pounds of hot dog products because the products may contain non-fat dry milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label. The products were produced at Dietz & Watson, Inc., a Philadelphia, Pa., establishment.
This public health alert was initiated after a consumer complaint investigated by FSIS and Applegate Farms confirmed that the products were mislabeled.
The products subject to this public health alert include: [View Labels] (PDF Only)
* 16-ounce packages of Applegate Farms Certified Organic, the GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED HOT DOG.
* 16-ounce packages of Applegate Farms Certified Organic STADIUM ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS.
Each package also bears the establishment number Est. 9574 inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by or freeze-by date of JAN 15 08. The hot dog products were produced on Nov. […]
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