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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Frank Bertolino and Bellissimo Beef Shaved Steak Recalled for Plastic Fragments

Agency Publication Date: March 6, 2017
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Summary

F.B. Packing Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 8,430 pounds of shaved beef products, including Frank Bertolino Beef Co. Inc. Certified Angus Beef XL and Bellissimo Silver Beef Shaved Steak. The recall was initiated because the products may contain long, thin strands of clear, soft plastic from packaging material. While the plastic is readily visible and the health risk is considered low, approximately 2,440 pounds of the affected product have been recovered to date with no reported injuries.

Risk

The beef products may contain clear plastic fragments from packaging. If consumed, these foreign objects could pose a choking hazard or cause injury to the mouth and digestive tract, though the manufacturer notes the plastic is large enough to be easily seen and avoided.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 10-lb. poly bag packages of Frank Bertolino Beef Co. Inc. Certified Angus Beef XL Shaved Steak with case code 71888.
  2. Check your freezer for 10-lb. poly bag packages of Bellissimo Silver Beef Shaved Steak with case code 71882.
  3. Confirm the product is affected by looking for establishment number 'EST. 17994A' inside the USDA mark of inspection and a 'Use by' date of 7/21/2017.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (617) 269-6340 for further instructions.
  5. 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: Frank Bertolino Beef Co. Inc. Certified Angus Beef XL Shaved Steak (10-lb.)
Variants: thin-sliced
Item Code:
71888
Lot Numbers:
71888 (Use by 7/21/2017)
Establishment #: EST. 17994A
Date Ranges: Produced Dec. 21, 2016

Packaged in 10-lb. poly bags.

Product: Bellissimo Silver Beef Shaved Steak (10-lb.)
Variants: thin-sliced
Item Code:
71882
Lot Numbers:
71882 (Use by 7/21/2017)
Establishment #: EST. 17994A
Date Ranges: Produced Dec. 21, 2016

Packaged in 10-lb. poly bags.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 021-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Bertolino Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,440 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, Massachusetts
Classification: Class III
Company Contact: President Leo Bertolino (617) 269-6340
Agency Last Updated: May 13, 2021

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