Washington Firm Recalls Ham and Beef Products That May Contain Staphylococcus aureus Enterotoxin

Date of Recall

2005-11-22

Recall Details

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2005 – Goetz Western Meats, an Everett, Wash., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 340 pounds of boneless honey cured hams and smoked beef strips that may contain Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Various sized vacuum-packed packages of "GOETZ, FULLY COOKED, HONEY CURE HAM, WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package bears the code "10-26-05" and the establishment number "EST. 6245" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
• Various sized vacuum-packed packages of "GOETZ, WESTERN MEAT, GOETZ, SMOKED BEEF STRIPS." Each package bears the code "10-28-05" and the establishment number "EST. 6245" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

The hams and beef strips were produced on Oct. 26 and Oct. 28, 2005. The products were shipped to retail establishments and institutions in the Everett, Washington, area.

The problem was discovered by FSIS. Common symptoms of ingesting products with Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company owner Jim Horton at (425) 252-1151.

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