USDA FSIS recall
JBS USA Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS classification.
FSIS recorded this notice as closed in 2017.
Summary
C. S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground chuck beef items were produced on July 15, 2017. The following products are subject to recall:[ View Label (PDF Only)] 2-lb. black Styrofoam plastic wrapped trays containing ground beef labeled CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT with a production date 7/15/17 and case code 541640.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 34176 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distribution center in North Carolina for further distribution. The problem was discovered on July 29, 2017, when the establishment was made aware of foreign materials, specifically shredded pieces of Styrofoam packaging, in the product.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Cheri Schneider, JBS Director of External Communications, at (970) 506-7717. gov . m. m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.
Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. gov/reportproblem .
Reason
Product Contamination
Products involved
Product descriptions are copied from the official FSIS notice.
2-lb. black Styrofoam plastic wrapped trays containing ground beef labeled “CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT” with a production date 7/15/17 and case code 541640.
Associated establishments
These USDA FSIS recall records are associated with this establishment because the official notice named a matching USDA establishment number. That does not by itself mean this plant caused the recall.
Lenoir, North Carolina (North Carolina)
M34176, P34176
Distribution and firm information
Recalling firm named by FSIS: JBS Prepared Foods-Tupelo Facility
Distribution reported by FSIS: North Carolina
Quantity recovered: 412 pounds
Source
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), FSIS Recall API.
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