Food Recall Advisory Update

TO:	DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel
FROM:	Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services
DATE:	August 10, 2011
RE:	FOOD RECALL ADVISORY: Recall of Daniele International Italian Sausage Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Food Recall Advisory Update

Food Recall Advisory Update August 10, 2011

The CT Department of Public Health – Environmental Health Section on 8/10/2011 announced and update on the Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Springdale, Arkansas establishment, which recalled approximately 36 million pounds of ground turkey products which may have been contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella Heidelberg. It was originally announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on August 5, 2011.

For further information, please view the below PDF documents:

Cargill Ground Turkey Products Recall Update

Turkey Recall Retail List Update

Please ensure those responsible for food shopping and preparation are aware of this food recall advisory. Also review your food stores to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.