Topps Meat Company Ends Operations After 67 Years

[Goodpasture]

http://www.toppsmeat.com/Final_10_5_07_Topps_Release.pdf

Topps Meat Company Ends Operations After 67 Years
Elizabeth, New Jersey, October 5, 2007 – Topps Meat Company LLC announced today that because of the economic impact of the second-largest beef recall in U.S. history involving more than 21.7 million pounds of ground beef products, it is forced to close its Elizabeth plant and go out of business effective today.

"This is tragic for all concerned," said Anthony D'Urso, Chief Operating Officer. "In one week we have gone from the largest U.S. manufacturer of frozen hamburgers to a company that cannot overcome the economic reality of a recall this large. We sincerely regret the impact this will have on our employees, our customers and suppliers, and the community. Most of all, we regret that our products have been linked by public health agencies to recently reported illnesses. We hope and pray for the full recovery of those individuals."

A small number of the 87 employees will remain at the Elizabeth plant for an indefinite time to assist the USDA in its ongoing investigation and to handle administrative matters, including ensuring the effectiveness of the recall. "We want to thank our loyal employees and customers who have supported us throughout the 67 years in which Topps Meat has been in business," D'Urso said. "Topps has always prided itself on providing the utmost quality and safety and never had a recall in our history until now. This has been a shocking and sobering experience for everyone." Topps Meat Company was founded in 1940 and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium branded frozen hamburgers and other portion controlled meat for supermarkets and mass merchandisers.

As the Company assesses and addresses the impact of the closing on all affected parties, individuals with business-related questions regarding Topps Meat Company can call 888-734-0451 or email [email protected]. Employees and government inquiries can call
(888) 240-2734.

 

[copperhead46]

My son lives a few blocks from the Topps meat comp. ( I know, poor boy) and he said you couldn't get within a hundred yards of that place because of the stink!! He was raised on the farm and knows the diference between the unpleasant but healthy smell of meat processing and the way this place smelled. This is why we raise our own meat, because other people are just makeing money, and don't give a damn about yours or my familys health. Don't get me wrong, I know that we are all trying to make money, but not to the extent of causing harm to someone else.

P.J.

Happy trails

 

[Anonymous]

Don't get me wrong, I know that we are all trying to make money, but not to the extent of causing harm to someone else.

P.J.

Happy trails

You must not have attended the modern business school :???: You'll never get to be a rich elitist in todays world of Corporate greed-- where its economics over ethics, quanity over quality, pocket stuffing over safety, anythings legal as long as you don't get caught (and then just make sure you got a good shyster attorney and a few bought out politicians and bureaucrats)... :wink: :lol:

 

[copperhead46]

Amen brother..........
I think you just answered my question about the horse slaughter, too.,