1. TYPE PAGE DATE SB2 05.22.2003 Search:> United States Department of Agriculture Ag Producer Food Safety Alert System Home Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Ag Producer Food Safety Alert System Home Top Stories /Alerts my tools Ag Producer Identity Image My USDA, your personalized and comprehensive USDA information and action resource. 4/10 Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Salad For Possible Listeria Contamination 4/9 Three more Hunters Die of Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseHunters Die 4/5 Fears Grow Over 'Mad Elk Disease‘Mad Elk Disease 4/4 Activist Fears the Worst of CWD is Yet to ComeWorst of CWD is Yet to Come User Information Current Issues -Poultry sold to a Virginia distributor found to contain traces of Salmonella a formal request for a product recall has been issued. Click here -Grain contains rare bacteria. (Agency) conducting preliminary evaluation is investigating. Click here Customize my usda Edit Profile my resources my links Online Trade Loans Policy Gateway Land Inventory Reports 4/5 Drought/Prevented Planting 4/4 Premium Discount Plan 4/3 Rebating 4/2 Transfer of AmAg Policies home newsroom about USDA agencies & offices faq’s contact us logout Farm Bill Census Data Quick Map E-Forms Weather Food Safety Hotlines Food & Poultry 1-800-535-4555 Customer Complaint Coordinators 1-800-877-8339 Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-311-3435 Federal and Drug Administration 1-888-723-3366 Center for Veterinary Medicine 1-877-463-6327 U.S. Department of Commerce 1-800-422-2750

2. TYPE PAGE DATE SB2 05.22.2003 Search:> United States Department of Agriculture Ag Producer Food Safety Alert System Home Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Additional Alert Information my tools Ag Producer Identity Image My USDA, your personalized and comprehensive USDA information and action resource. Customize my usda Edit Profile my resources my links Online Trade Loans Policy Gateway Land Inventory Reports home newsroom about USDA agencies & offices faq’s contact us logout Farm Bill Census Data Quick Map E-Forms Weather llinois Firm Recalls Chicken Salad For Possible Listeria Contamination WASHINGTON, May 5, 2003– Blue Ridge Farms, Inc., a Park Forest, Ill., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The products subject to recall are 5-lb. tubs of "Blue Ridge Farms Made Fresh Daily Cajun Chicken Salad," packed in individual cartons. Each tub and carton label has a bar code of "38419096130" and is marked "USE BY 05/28/03." Each carton and tub also bears the establishment code "P-21279" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The chicken salad was produced on April 29 and distributed to retail stores in Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and Texas. "Because of the potential for foodborne illness, we want consumers to be aware of the recall," said Dr. Garry L. McKee, FSIS administrator. "Consumers should check their refrigerators for the recalled product and return it to the point of purchase." The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weak immune systems – infants, the frail or elderly and persons with chronic disease, HIV infection or in chemotherapy. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Media with questions about the recall may contact Richard Siegel, chief operating officer, at 708-748-4405. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact David Monk, vice president of sales, at 708-748-4405. Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.govhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov Email articlePrinter Friendly Version

3. TYPE PAGE DATE SB2 05.22.2003 Search:> United States Department of Agriculture Business Partner Food Safety Alert System Home Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Food Safety Alert System Home Top Stories /Alerts my tools Business Partner Identity Image My USDA, your personalized and comprehensive USDA information and action resource. User Information Current Issues -Plant producing grain contains rare bacteria. Plant has been notified of preliminary investigation. Click here -Poultry Recall notification has been issued. Click here Customize my usda Edit Profile my resources my links Online Trade Loans Policy Gateway Land Inventory Reports 4/5 Drought/Prevented Planting 4/4 Premium Discount Plan 4/3 Rebating 4/2 Transfer of AmAg Policies home newsroom about USDA agencies & offices faq’s contact us logout Food Safety Hotlines 4/10 Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Salad For Possible Listeria Contamination 4/9 Three more Hunters Die of Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseHunters Die 4/5 Fears Grow Over 'Mad Elk Disease‘Mad Elk Disease 4/4 Activist Fears the Worst of CWD is Yet to ComeWorst of CWD is Yet to Come Food & Poultry 1-800-535-4555 Customer Complaint Coordinators 1-800-877-8339 Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-311-3435 Federal and Drug Administration 1-888-723-3366 Center for Veterinary Medicine 1-877-463-6327 U.S. Department of Commerce 1-800-422-2750

4. TYPE PAGE DATE SB2 05.22.2003 Search:> United States Department of Agriculture USDA Employee Food Safety Alert System Home Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA USDA Employee Food Safety Alert System Home Top Stories /Alerts my tools USDA Employee Identity Image My USDA, your personalized and comprehensive USDA information and action resource. Current Issues User Information Login Customize my usda Edit Profile my resources my links Online Trade Loans Policy Gateway Land Inventory Reports 4/5 Drought/Prevented Planting 4/4 Premium Discount Plan 4/3 Rebating 4/2 Transfer of AmAg Policies home newsroom about USDA agencies & offices faq’s contact us logout (tracking imported meat and poultry once it enters the country from AIIS (Automated Import Information System) -Animal Net -Commodities tools -VS tools Tracking Tools User Name: Password: Login Food Safety Hotlines 4/10 Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Salad For Possible Listeria Contamination 4/9 Three more Hunters Die of Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseHunters Die 4/5 Fears Grow Over 'Mad Elk Disease‘Mad Elk Disease 4/4 Activist Fears the Worst of CWD is Yet to ComeWorst of CWD is Yet to Come Food & Poultry 1-800-535-4555 Customer Complaint Coordinators 1-800-877-8339 Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-311-3435 Federal and Drug Administration 1-888-723-3366 Center for Veterinary Medicine 1-877-463-6327 U.S. Department of Commerce 1-800-422-2750

5. TYPE PAGE DATE SB2 05.22.2003 Search:> United States Department of Agriculture USDA Employee Confidential Food Safety Alert Information Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA USDA Employee Confidential Food Safety Alert Information my tools USDA Employee Identity Image My USDA, your personalized and comprehensive USDA information and action resource. Customize my usda Edit Profile my resources my links Online Trade Loans Policy Gateway Land Inventory Reports home newsroom about USDA agencies & offices faq’s contact us logout

6. TYPE PAGE DATE SB2 05.22.2003 Search:> United States Department of Agriculture Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA USDA Employee Confidential Food Safety Alert Information my tools USDA Employee Identity Image My USDA, your personalized and comprehensive USDA information and action resource. Customize my usda Edit Profile my resources my links Online Trade Loans Policy Gateway Land Inventory Reports home newsroom about USDA agencies & offices faq’s contact us logout Product(s) Recalled: Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Problem/Reason for Recall: How/When Discovered: Federal Establishment: Consumer Contact: Media Contact: Quantity Recalled: Distribution: Recall Classification: Recall Notification Level: Press Release: Direct Notification Means: FSIS Followup Activities: Other Agencies Involved: FSIS Contacts: Date of Recall Meeting: Recall Case Number: Cajun Chicken Salad Produced on April 29, 2003. The products subject to recall are five-pound tubs of "Blue Ridge Farms Cajun Chicken Salad," packed in individual cartons. Each tub and carton label has a bar code of "38419096130" and bears a use by date of "05/28/03." Each carton and tub also bears the establishment code "P-21279" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A routine monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on April 29, 2003. It was reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes on May 5, 2003. 21279 P Blue Ridge Farms of IL 80 North Street Park Forest, IL 60466 David Monk, Vice President of Sales, 708-748-4405 Richard Siegel, Chief Operations Officer, 708-748-4405 Approximately 400 pounds Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and Texas Class I Retail Yes The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up in writing. Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Field Operations. None. Compliance/Recall Coordinator: 630-620-7474 Recall Management Division: 202-690-6389 Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113 Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897 Consumer Inquiries: 1- 800-535-4555 Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) orhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center) Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) orhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm (Recall Information Center) 5-May-03 023-2003