WASHINGTON – Dallas City Packing Inc. is recalling about 941,271 pounds of cattle heads that still have tonsils, which is not compliant with U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Thursday that the following products are being recalled:

•           Various weight boxes of “2-BEEF HEAD.” Each shipping package bears the establishment number “EST. 156” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a packaging date between “2 05 7” and “8 05 8” stamped on the side of the box.

•           Various weight boxes of “3-BEEF HEAD.” Each shipping package bears the establishment number “EST. 156” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a packaging date between “2 05 7” and “8 05 8” stamped on the side of the box.

The company is recalling all products packed between Feb. 5, 2007, and Aug. 5, 2008. The agency said the products were distributed to retail establishments in Texas as well as distribution centers in California, Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Texas.

The problem was discovered by FSIS.

Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service