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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Arcadia Meats Beef Smoked Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: February 8, 2020
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Summary

Family Traditions Meat Company is recalling approximately 270 pounds of Arcadia Meats Beef Smoked Stick Original because the product contains milk, which is not listed on the label. The affected 3-oz. and 6-oz. vacuum-packed packages were produced on November 14, 2019, December 3, 2019, and January 6, 2020. These meat sticks were shipped to retail locations across seven states including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Consumers should return the product for a refund or throw it away to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Risk

The product contains milk, a known allergen that was not declared on the ingredient label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these meat sticks.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your 3-oz. or 6-oz. vacuum-packed packages of Arcadia Meats Beef Smoked Stick Original for lot numbers 31819, 33719, or 00620 and establishment number EST. 46538 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Family Traditions Meat Company at (641) 847-8116 for further instructions.
  3. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  4. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Arcadia Meats Beef Smoked Stick Original (3-oz.)
Variants: 3-oz. vacuum-packed package
Lot Numbers:
31819
33719
00620
Establishment #: EST. 46538
Date Ranges: Produced on Nov. 14, 2019, Produced on Dec. 3, 2019, Produced on Jan. 6, 2020

Shelf life of six months.

Product: Arcadia Meats Beef Smoked Stick Original (6-oz.)
Variants: 6-oz. vacuum-packed package
Lot Numbers:
31819
33719
00620
Establishment #: EST. 46538
Date Ranges: Produced on Nov. 14, 2019, Produced on Dec. 3, 2019, Produced on Jan. 6, 2020

Shelf life of six months.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 006-2020
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Family Traditions Meat Company, Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 346 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Jolene Heikens (641) 847-8116
Agency Last Updated: May 8, 2020

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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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.

Sources: USDA Notice ยท Raw API Response