991057 New Jersey Firm Recalls Hot DogsOctober 16, 1999Washington - A New Jersey company is recalling 52,000 pounds of hot dogs that were distributed in six eastern US states after Listeria bacteria was detected in samples of the meat. Marathon Enterprises Inc. of East Rutherford, New Jersey, is recalling its “Sabrett Skinless Beef Frankfurters” that were distributed in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia, the department said. No illnesses associated with the hot dogs have been reported. New York State scientists discovered the bacteria during routine testing, the US Agriculture Department said. The hot dogs were produced on August 20. Their packaging features a sell-by date of October 22 and an “EST 8894” in the USDA inspection seal.
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