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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2014
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Summary

Rancho Feeding Corporation is recalling approximately 8.7 million pounds of various beef and veal products, including carcasses, heads, hearts, and specialty cuts sold in boxes ranging from 20 to 60 pounds. These products, produced between January 2013 and January 2014, were processed using diseased and unsound animals without full federal inspection. The affected meat was distributed to retail stores and distribution centers in California, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Risk

The products are considered adulterated and unfit for human consumption because they were processed from diseased animals without the benefit of government safety inspections. While no illnesses have been reported, consuming unwholesome meat from diseased livestock poses a critical health risk.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer and refrigerator for any beef or veal products bearing establishment number 'EST. 527' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Identify affected boxes by looking for case code numbers ending in '3' or '4' on the packaging.
  3. Immediately stop using these products and ensure they are removed from commerce, as they are unfit for human food.
  4. If you have purchased these products, contact the plant's Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651 for further instructions regarding the recall.
  5. If you have consumed these products and are concerned about an illness, contact a health care provider immediately.
  6. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or visit AskKaren.gov.

Affected Products

Product: Beef Carcasses (wholesale and custom sales)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef (Market) Heads (2 per box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Blood (4-gallons per box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Oxtail (20-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Cheeks (30-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Lips (30-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Omasum (30-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Tripas (30-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Mountain Oysters (30-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Sweet Breads (30-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Liver (30- and 60-lb. boxes)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Tripe (30- and 60-lb. boxes)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Tongue (30- and 60-lb. boxes)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Veal Cuts (30- and 60-lb. boxes)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Veal Bones (40-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Feet (50-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Beef Hearts (50-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014
Product: Veal Trim (60-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 527
Lot Numbers:
Ends in 3
Ends in 4
Date Ranges: Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 7, 2014

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 013-2014
Status: Active
Distributed To: California, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Classification: Class I

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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