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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Cargill Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 10, 2015
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Summary

Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling approximately 8,294 pounds of Meadowland Farms Ground Beef Patties because the meat may contain pieces of blue cotton/poly blend string. The recall involves 5.3-pound trays of 85% lean ground beef patties produced on April 6, 2015, which were shipped to warehouse locations in Connecticut and Maryland. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should check their freezers for these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The beef patties may contain foreign material in the form of blue string, which could pose a choking hazard or cause injury if consumed. The contamination was discovered after string was found in a machine during cleaning.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 5.3-lb. trays of 'MEADOWLAND FARMS Ground Beef 1/3 LB. PATTIES' (16 pieces per tray, 85% Lean | 15% Fat).
  2. Verify the product by looking for a 'use or freeze by' date of April 18, 2015, and the establishment number 'EST. 9400' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Immediately stop using the affected beef patties and do not consume them.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Cargill at 1-877-596-4069 for further instructions.
  5. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 with any additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

How to: Consumers who have purchased affected products have been contacted directly by the retailer. You may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: MEADOWLAND FARMS Ground Beef 1/3 LB. PATTIES (5.3-lb. trays)
Item Code:
EST. 9400
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by April 18, 2015

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 058-2015
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Sold By: warehouse locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4,117 pounds
Distributed To: Connecticut, Maryland
Classification: Class III
Agency Last Updated: June 8, 2016

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.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response