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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

H-E-B Fully Cooked Shredded Beef Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 12, 2017
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Summary

J & B Sausage Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 12,816 pounds of H-E-B brand fully cooked smoked seasoned shredded beef with BBQ sauce. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding pieces of plastic in the product. No injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed, but consumers should not eat these items. The affected products were produced on September 16, 2017, and sold in 16-oz and 28-oz trays at retail locations in Texas.

Risk

The product may contain pieces of plastic, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce in 28-oz or 16-oz trays with a 'Use By' date of Dec. 15 2017.
  2. Look for the establishment number 'EST. 7066' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product packaging to confirm it is part of the recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have concerns about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider.
  5. For questions about the recall, contact Bonnie Hyman, consumer representative, at (830) 788-7511.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce (28-oz)
Variants: 28-oz tray
UPC Codes:
041220972395
Establishment #: EST. 7066
Date Ranges: Use by Dec. 15 2017

Produced on Sept. 16, 2017.

Product: H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce (16-oz)
Variants: 16-oz tray
Establishment #: EST. 7066
Date Ranges: Use by Dec. 15 2017

Produced on Sept. 16, 2017.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 109-2017
Status: Active
Sold By: H-E-B
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,699 pounds
Distributed To: Texas
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 Β· Raw API Response