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Consumer Alert from FDA
Consumer Alert: Fairground Brand Franks Recalled
The product may be undercooked.


Recall Notification Report 062-2000
September 18, 2000

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Product(s) Recalled:
''Fairgrounds'' brand ''Jumbo Franks made with chicken and pork;'' ''Smithfield'' brand ''Grill Ready Chicken Franks'' and ''Smithfield Premium Hot Dogs'' brand ''8 Jumbo Hot Dogs made with turkey, pork and beef,'' all in 16-ounce (1-pound) packages.

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Packed on August 14, 2000. ''P-2653'' appears in the USDA mark of inspection on the label and the packages bear codes as follows:

''Fairgrounds'' brand ''Jumbo Franks made with chicken and pork'' - 227002A USE BY OCT 23

''Smithfield'' brand ''Grill Ready Chicken Franks'' - 227002A USE BY OCT 13

''Smithfield Premium Hot Dogs'' brand ''8 Jumbo Hot Dogs made with turkey, pork and beef'' - 227002B USE BY OCT 13 or USE BY OCT 23

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be undercooked.

How/When Discovered:
Discovered by the firm through records review, following notification by a retailer that product appeared to be undercooked, and reported to FSIS on September 17, 2000.

Establishment: 02653 P
Lykes Meat Group, Inc
P.O. Box 518
Plant City, FL 33567

Consumer Contact:
Ms. Angie Siemens or Mr. Duane Sponsler, 877-933-4625

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 40,000 pounds

Distribution:
Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, New York, California, New Jersey, Virginia, Texas, and North Carolina

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Consumer

Press Release:
Yes

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up in writing.

FSIS Followup Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level.

FSIS Contacts:
Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-535-4555
Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center)

Date of Recall Meeting: September 18, 2000
Recall Case Number: EP 062-2000

For Further Information, Contact:

Consumers: Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-800-535-4555 or (202) 720-3333 (voice);
1-800-256-7072 (TTY)
Media: (202) 720-3897
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