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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

American Foods Group Beef Brains Recalled for Possible SRM Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 24, 2016
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Summary

Green Bay Dressed Beef, doing business as American Foods Group, LLC, is recalling approximately 7,420 pounds of beef brain products that may contain specified risk materials (SRM). The recall involves 15-unit cases labeled "AMERICAN FOODS GROUP BEEF BRAINS <30" with packaging code 06400, produced between April 24, 2016, and August 11, 2016. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported to date. Consumers are urged not to eat the product and should either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with specified risk materials (SRM), which are tissues that are prohibited from the human food supply because they can carry the agent that causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or "mad cow disease."

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 15-unit cases of beef brains labeled "AMERICAN FOODS GROUP BEEF BRAINS <30" with packaging code 06400, produced between April 24, 2016, and August 11, 2016.
  2. Check the product packaging for establishment number "EST. 410" inside the USDA mark of inspection to confirm if your product is affected.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact American Foods Group at 800-829-2838 for further instructions.
  4. If you have concerns about an illness or injury, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 with additional 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: American Foods Group Beef Brains <30 (15-unit cases)
Item Code:
06400
GTIN:
90095423064005
Establishment #: EST. 410
Date Ranges: Produced between April 24, 2016, and August 11, 2016

Packaging code 06400.

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

073-2016.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 073-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC
Sold By: California distributor
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
Units Affected: 7,412 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class II

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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