UNCLAS
SUBJECT: ALFOODACT 11-01, HAZARDOUS FOOD RECALL- BOX LUNCH L.P. SANDWICH
PRODUCTS RECALLED
DELIVER IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS,
COAST GUARD, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES AS APPROPRIATE:
REGIONAL VETERINARY COMMANDERS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER/MEDICAL FOOD INSPECTION PERSONNEL
MILITARY PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN
REGIONAL VETERINARY LABORATORY CONSULTANT
MEDICAL/VETERINARY AUTHORITY
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE OFFICER
TISA OFFICER
FOOD SERVICE OFFICER/TROOP SUPPORT WAREHOUSE MANAGER
CLUB MANAGERS
DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY STAFF VETERINARIAN
DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
COMMISSARY OFFICER
HQ, AAFES, STAFF VETERINARIAN
HQ, AAFES-EUROPE, STAFF VETERINARIAN
EXCHANGE SYSTEM MANAGER
RESTAURANT OFFICER
NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE SERVICES
NAVSUP/STAFF VETERINARIAN
RESALEACT/RESALEACT DET
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER/PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
CHIEF, MWR
DSSC/ISSUE COMMISSARY OFFICER
SUPPLY OFFICER
DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA-EUROPE
DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA-PACIFIC
DLA DEPOTS AND SUPPLY POINTS/DEFENSE SUBSISTENCE OFFICERS
DEFENSE SUBSISTENCE STORAGE FACILITIES
US ARMY EUROPE & 100TH MEDICAL DETACHMENT (VETERINARY SERIVCE, HQ)

1.  REFERENCE:

     A. DLAR 4155.26/AR 40-660/NAVSUPINST 10110.8C/AFI 48-116/MCO 10110.38C,
DOD HAZARDOUS FOOD & NONPRESCRIPTION DRUG RECALL SYSTEM.

     B. ALLIED COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATION 121, US SUPP-1(F).

2.  ALL PRODUCT LABLED WITH: BOX LUNCH L.P., COLLINGDALE, PA, IS BEING
PLACED ON MEDICAL HOLD BECAUSE THE PRODUCTS MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH E. COLI
AND SALMONELLA.

3.  MANUFACTURER: BOX LUNCH L.P., 114 MACDADE BLVD., COLLINGDALE,PA 19023

4.  DISTRIBUTION: TO ALL NAVAL SHIPS AND SUBMARINES

5.  REASON FOR RECALL: THE PRODUCT MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH  E. COLI AND
SALMONELLA.

6.  INSTRUCTION TO MESSAGE RECIPIENTS:

      A.   ACCOUNTABLE PERSONNEL WILL:

             (1)   IMMEDIATELY INVENTORY STOCKS TO IDENTIFY THE ABOVE
                   ITEMS.
             (2)   SECURE IN A "MEDICAL HOLD" STATUS TO PROVIDE
                   ASSURANCE OF NO FURTHER ISSUE/SALE/USE OF THE ITEM.
             (3)   DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS: PRODUCT WILL REMAIN ON HOLD
UNTIL FINAL DISPOSITION  IS DETERMINED.

      B.   ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: AS A POTENTIAL FOR ADVERSE HEALTH
CONSEQUENCES EXISTS, ACTIVITIES KNOWN TO HAVE ISSUED/SOLD THE ABOVE ITEMS
ARE AUTHORIZED TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.

7. INSTANCES OF HUMAN ILLNESS RELATED TO THIS RECALL SHOULD BE REPORTED TO
DSCP-HSQ, DSN 444-3845, COMMERCIAL (215) 737-3845, OR BY FAX TO (215)
737-7526, AND UPON REQUEST BE CONFIRMED IN A PRIORITY MESSAGE TO THIS
CENTER.  POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS CW2 JEFFERY MITCHELL, CONSUMER SAFETY
OFFICER, AT DSCP-HSQ, DSN 444-3845, COMMERCIAL (215) 737-3845, OR BY FAX TO
(215) 737-7526.