ALFOODACT 13-01 LOUIS RICH, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING LUNCHEO N MEAT UNCLAS SUBJECT: ALFOODACT 13-01 LOUIS RICH, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING LUNCHEON MEAT 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 & 7TH ARMY (ACOF VETERINARY SERVICES, 7TH MEDCOM) 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. LOUIS RICH, INC., A DAVENPORT, IA ESTABLISHMENT, IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING LUNCHEON MEAT THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES. 3. THE FOLLOWING LOUIS RICH BRAND PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO RECALL: "LOUIS RICH 95% FAT FREE TURKEY HAM CURED TURKEY THIGH MEAT" IN 8 OZ. PACKAGES. A DATE CODE OF "EA NOV 10 P-2310" IS MARKED ON THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF EACH PACKAGE. "LOUIS RICH 50% LESS FAT SMOKED CHOPPED TURKEY HAM CURED TURKEY THIGH MEAT CHOPPED & FORMED" IN 8 OZ. PACKAGES. A DATE CODE OF "EA OCT 31T P-2310" IS MARKED ON THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF EACH PACKAGE. 4. MANUFACTURER: LOUIS RICH, INC., 1337 W. SECOND STREET, DAVENPORT, IA 52802, FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT 02310 P. 5. DISTRIBUTION: NATION WIDE. 6. REASON FOR RECALL: PRODUCTS MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES. 7. 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: (A) ACCOUNTABLE ACTIVITIES HAVING STOCK SHOULD CONTACT APPROPRIATE DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR CREDIT AND REPLENISHMENT PROCEDURES. (B) SHIPS AT SEA ARE AUTHORIZED TO DESTROY OR DISPOSE OF RECALLED PRODUCTS AT THEIR DISCRETION. DOCUMENTATION FOR THE NUMBER OF POUNDS AND CASES, AND ANY ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER AND IS REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOUPING TO THE GOVERNMENT THE COST OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED. INFORMATION SHALL BE FORWARDED BY PRIORITY MESSAGE TO THIS CENTER. IN ADDITION, ALL SIGNED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE FAXED OR MAILED TO NANCY SELVAGGIO AT DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA (DSCP-HSQ), DIRECTORATE OF SUBSISTENCE, BLDG. 6, 700 ROBBINS AVENUE, PHILA., PA., 19111. VOICE MAIL IS DSN 444-4259, COMMERCIAL (215) 737-4259, FAX (215) 737-7526. 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. 8. INSTANCES OF HUMAN ILLNESS RELATED TO THIS RECALL SHOULD BE REPORTED TO DSCP-HSQ, DSN 444-4259, COMMERCIAL (215) 737-4259, OR BY FAX TO (215) 737-7526, AND UPON REQUEST BE CONFIRMED IN A PRIORITY MESSAGE TO THIS CENTER. POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS NANCY SELVAGGIO, CONSUMER SAFETY OFFICER, AT DSCP-HSQ, DSN 444-4259, COMMERCIAL (215) 737-4259, OR BY FAX TO (215) 737-7526.