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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

H & B Packing Co. Boneless Beef Products Recalled for E. coli Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 19, 2017
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Summary

H & B Packing Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 79,461 pounds of various boneless beef products, including Beef Chuck and Beef 94S Combos, due to possible contamination with E. coli O103. The affected meat was produced on March 6, 2017, and may be currently stored in consumers' freezers. No illnesses have been confirmed to date, but the company is taking this action to prevent potential infections. Most people infected with this strain develop diarrhea and vomiting, while more severe complications can occur in young children and older adults.

Risk

The beef may contain E. coli O103, a bacteria that causes bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which is a serious condition marked by decreased kidney function.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for establishment number 'EST. M13054' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check the case codes and production dates on your packaging for the following: 60-lb boxes or combo bins of boneless beef with case code 69029 (produced 03/06/17), Beef Chuck with case code 73033 (produced 03/06/17), or Beef 94S Combos with case code 118078 (produced 3/06/17).
  3. Stop using these products immediately; do not cook or consume them even if they are frozen.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (254) 752-2506 for further instructions.
  5. Always use a food thermometer to ensure ground meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F to kill harmful bacteria.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have 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: Boneless Beef (60-lb. box)
Lot Numbers:
69029 (Date 03/06/17)
Establishment #: EST. M13054

Produced on March 6, 2017

Product: Boneless Beef (Combo bins)
Variants: 73,682-lbs total
Lot Numbers:
69029 (Date 03/06/17)
Establishment #: EST. M13054

Multiple combo bins

Product: Beef Chuck (Combo bins)
Variants: 4,095-lb total
Lot Numbers:
73033 (Date 03/06/17)
Establishment #: EST. M13054

Two combo bins

Product: Beef 94S Combos (Combo bin)
Variants: 1,624-lb total
Lot Numbers:
118078 (Date 3/06/17)
Establishment #: EST. M13054

Single combo bin

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 027-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: H & B Packing Co. Inc.
Sold By: Food manufacturers in Texas
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 250,872 pounds
Distributed To: Texas
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: H&B Packing Co., Inc., Q.A. supervisor Kris Shirey (254) 752-2506

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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 · Raw API Response