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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Huisken Meat Company Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 4, 2016
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Summary

Huisken Meat Company is recalling approximately 89,568 pounds of Sam's Choice Black Angus Beef Patties with 19% Vidalia Onion, sold in 2-lb. boxes containing 6 patties. These products were sold at retail locations nationwide and were produced between November 19, 2015, and December 9, 2015. The recall was initiated because the beef patties may be contaminated with extraneous wood materials.

Risk

Consumption of these products poses a risk of injury due to the presence of foreign wood materials that originated from an incoming ingredient. While no injuries have been reported to date, the wood pieces could cause choking or damage to the mouth and digestive tract.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 2-lb. boxes of Sam's Choice Black Angus Beef Patties with 19% Vidalia Onion.
  2. Verify the 'Use By' dates on the side of the box; affected products have dates of 05/17/2016, 05/29/2016, or 06/06/2016.
  3. Confirm the product is part of the recall by looking for establishment number 'EST. 394A' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  4. Do not consume the product; immediately throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
  5. If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider.
  6. For questions regarding the recall, contact Customer Service Manager Debbie Green at (618) 857-4011 or the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Sam's Choice Black Angus Beef Patties with 19% Vidalia Onion (2-lb. box)
Item Code:
EST. 394A
UPC Codes:
078742028989
Date Ranges: 05/17/2016, 05/29/2016, 06/06/2016

Recall Documents

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

001-2016-carton.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 001-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Branding Iron Holdings
Units Affected: 101,976 pounds
Classification: Class II
Agency Last Updated: September 1, 2020

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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