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Virginia Firm Recalls Franks Because Of Incorrect Ingredient LabelWASHINGTON, March 17, 2000--Gwaltney of Smithfield, Ltd., a Portsmouth, Va., company, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,500 pounds of franks that were incorrectly labeled as beef instead of chicken and pork franks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service today announced. The product being recalled is labeled as 16 ounce packages of "Finast beef franks," which contain only eight franks per package. Each package label bears "4341" in the USDA seal of inspection, and has a package code of 18JAJ and a use-by date of May 8. The product was produced Feb. 28, and distributed to grocery stores in Md., Va., W.Va., and Pa. "FSIS’ role is to ensure that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled," said Margaret Glavin, acting administrator of FSIS. "Since these products are inaccurately labeled, we urge consumers to return the product to the point of purchase." The problem was discovered after grocery store staff noticed packages contained only eight franks per package rather than the 10 normally contained in beef frank packages. Consumers and media with questions about the recall may contact Ford Rowan, consultant to Gwaltney of Smithfield, tel. (202) 585-2145. Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at l-800-535-4555. The hotline can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. # NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.gov
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