December 31, 2007

New York's Maramont recalls beef on Listeria concerns

New York-based, Maramont Corp., voluntarily recalled around 88 pounds of beef patty product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA reported.

Two-ounce packages of broiled beef patty were subject to recalls. The products were individually packaged and delivered from 17.25-pound cases. Each case label bears a lot code of 07352 and product number 2801. Each case label also bears the establishment number EST. 5370 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The beef patty products were produced on December 18 and distributed on December 19 to schools in the New Jersey area.

USDA has received no reports of Listeria-triggered illnesses due to consumption of Maramont products.