Banquet Salisbury Steaks Recalled for Possible Bone Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 11, 2018

Summary

Conagra Brands, Inc. is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Banquet Family Size Salisbury Steaks & Brown Gravy due to potential contamination with bone fragments. The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and three reports of minor oral injuries associated with the product. The affected 27-oz. cartons were produced on March 10, 2018, and were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, which can cause minor oral injuries or choking hazards if consumed. Three reports of minor oral injury have been documented.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 27-oz. cartons of 'Banquet FAMILY SIZE 6 SALISBURY STEAKS & BROWN GRAVY MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF GRILL MARKS ADDED'.
Look for lot code 5006 8069 10 05 and a 'BEST BY' date of SEP 01 2019 printed on the side panel of the carton.
Verify if the package bears the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number 'P-115' on the side panel.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have questions, contact Conagra Brands Consumer Affairs at (800) 289-6014 or Kristine Mulford, Manager of Communications, at (312) 549-5522.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Banquet FAMILY SIZE 6 SALISBURY STEAKS & BROWN GRAVY MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF GRILL MARKS ADDED (27-oz.)by Banquet

UPC Codes:

031000113056

Lot Numbers:

5006 8069 10 05 (Best By SEP 01 2019)

Establishment #: P-115

Produced on March 10, 2018. Items contain 6 pieces of Salisbury steak in plastic shrink-wrapped packages within the carton.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 031-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Conagra Brands (Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC)

Sold By: retail locations nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 38,789 pounds

Distributed To: Nationwide

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 27-oz. cartons of 'Banquet FAMILY SIZE 6 SALISBURY STEAKS & BROWN GRAVY MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF GRILL MARKS ADDED'.

Look for lot code 5006 8069 10 05 and a 'BEST BY' date of SEP 01 2019 printed on the side panel of the carton.

Verify if the package bears the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number 'P-115' on the side panel.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you have questions, contact Conagra Brands Consumer Affairs at (800) 289-6014 or Kristine Mulford, Manager of Communications, at (312) 549-5522.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.