Aldi Beef for Carne Picada Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 4, 2023

Summary

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation is issuing a public health alert for approximately 1.5-pound plastic tray packages of USDA Choice Black Angus Beef for Carne Picada sold at Aldi. The product may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically soft, clear plastic. While the product is no longer available for purchase in stores, consumers may still have the affected beef in their refrigerators or freezers.

Risk

The product may contain soft, clear plastic pieces which can pose a choking hazard or cause injury if consumed. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 1.5-lb. plastic tray packages of 'USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM ALDI, BEEF FOR CARNE PICADA'.
Verify the product has a 'Use or Freeze by' date of Aug. 22, 2023, Julian Date 206, and a time stamp between 08:43 and 09:23.
Check the back label for establishment number 'Est. 85M'.
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 health concerns or believe you have suffered an injury, contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions can call Cargill at 844-419-1574.
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: USDA Choice Black Angus Beef from Aldi, Beef for Carne Picada (1.5-lb.)

Lot Numbers:

Julian Date 206 (Time 08:43 - 09:23)

Establishment #: Est. 85M

Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by Aug. 22, 2023

Produced on July 25, 2023.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: PHA-08042023-01

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation

Sold By: ALDI

Manufactured In: USA

Distributed To: Nationwide

Classification: Public Health Alert

Company Contact: Cargill, 844-419-1574 Media Inquiries: April Nelson 952-913-5466

Agency Last Updated: August 4, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 1.5-lb. plastic tray packages of 'USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM ALDI, BEEF FOR CARNE PICADA'.

Verify the product has a 'Use or Freeze by' date of Aug. 22, 2023, Julian Date 206, and a time stamp between 08:43 and 09:23.

Check the back label for establishment number 'Est. 85M'.

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 health concerns or believe you have suffered an injury, contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions can call Cargill at 844-419-1574.

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