For consumer confidence, Duck Products Pulled In Voluntary Action
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
MILFORD - A market withdrawl has been issued by Maple Leaf Farms for all cooked duckling products produced from Nov. 30, 2000, to Jan. 30.
A market withdrawal is a voluntary, company-driven retraction of product from distribution channels.
This withdrawal includes all varieties of Roast Half Duckling, Rotisserie Half Duckling, Rotisserie Duckling Breast, cooked leg and thigh meat and Duckling Leg Confit. No other Maple Leaf products are included.
Scott Miles, director of consumer sales, said this particular product line is being withdrawn purely for consumer confidence.
"We want to assure people that there is nothing to be concerned about by withdrawing the products," he said. "This is not a recall.
"Because of the two recalls in January we're concerned that confidence may be in question."
The withdrawal concerns the aforementioned, cooked duckling products only. Maple Leaf Farms, which has been in business in the Milford area for more than 40 years, offers a full line of raw duck products and a chicken line not affected by previous recalls or the withdrawal.
"We've just completed one of our most successful years," Miles said. "Both Maple Leaf Farms and Serenade continue to be a positive part of the business community in Kosciusko County."
The company met all its holiday season goals, initiating a Web site, www.mapleleaffarms. com and a sales catalogue for customer convenience.
Maple Leaf Farms is currently hiring employees and Miles said the company continues to be an aggressive and prosperous financial force.
The cooked duckling products may be returned to the retailer. Locally Walmart Supercenters, O'Malia's Food Markets, Owen's Supermarkets, Scott's Foods, Kroger, Martins and Marsh Supermarkets sell Maple Leaf Products.
In case of questions consumers can call the customer hotline, 800-382-5546.
Maple Leaf Farms has advised the USDA of this withdrawal, however, this action is an independent decision by Maple Leaf Farms.
In January the company voluntarily recalled some of its product after bacteria was found in a drain at the Milford plant and in a duckling.
A notice from the Food Safety and Inspection Service indicated 4,400 pounds of ducking products were recalled after a laboratory test found listeria monocytogens in one duckling.
The products were produced Nov. 30 and shipped to Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania Texas and Wisconsin for use by restaurants and caterers.
"The withdrawal has been done only for purposes of consumer confidence," Miles said. "There is no food safety issue here at all."
As with all poultry products, proper handling and cooking methods should be followed to ensure the safe enjoyment by the consumer. [[In-content Ad]]
MILFORD - A market withdrawl has been issued by Maple Leaf Farms for all cooked duckling products produced from Nov. 30, 2000, to Jan. 30.
A market withdrawal is a voluntary, company-driven retraction of product from distribution channels.
This withdrawal includes all varieties of Roast Half Duckling, Rotisserie Half Duckling, Rotisserie Duckling Breast, cooked leg and thigh meat and Duckling Leg Confit. No other Maple Leaf products are included.
Scott Miles, director of consumer sales, said this particular product line is being withdrawn purely for consumer confidence.
"We want to assure people that there is nothing to be concerned about by withdrawing the products," he said. "This is not a recall.
"Because of the two recalls in January we're concerned that confidence may be in question."
The withdrawal concerns the aforementioned, cooked duckling products only. Maple Leaf Farms, which has been in business in the Milford area for more than 40 years, offers a full line of raw duck products and a chicken line not affected by previous recalls or the withdrawal.
"We've just completed one of our most successful years," Miles said. "Both Maple Leaf Farms and Serenade continue to be a positive part of the business community in Kosciusko County."
The company met all its holiday season goals, initiating a Web site, www.mapleleaffarms. com and a sales catalogue for customer convenience.
Maple Leaf Farms is currently hiring employees and Miles said the company continues to be an aggressive and prosperous financial force.
The cooked duckling products may be returned to the retailer. Locally Walmart Supercenters, O'Malia's Food Markets, Owen's Supermarkets, Scott's Foods, Kroger, Martins and Marsh Supermarkets sell Maple Leaf Products.
In case of questions consumers can call the customer hotline, 800-382-5546.
Maple Leaf Farms has advised the USDA of this withdrawal, however, this action is an independent decision by Maple Leaf Farms.
In January the company voluntarily recalled some of its product after bacteria was found in a drain at the Milford plant and in a duckling.
A notice from the Food Safety and Inspection Service indicated 4,400 pounds of ducking products were recalled after a laboratory test found listeria monocytogens in one duckling.
The products were produced Nov. 30 and shipped to Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania Texas and Wisconsin for use by restaurants and caterers.
"The withdrawal has been done only for purposes of consumer confidence," Miles said. "There is no food safety issue here at all."
As with all poultry products, proper handling and cooking methods should be followed to ensure the safe enjoyment by the consumer. [[In-content Ad]]