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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Balter Meat Company Ground Beef Recalled for Bypassing Import Re-inspection

Agency Publication Date: July 30, 2020
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Summary

JBS Food Canada ULC is recalling approximately 38,406 pounds of Balter Meat Company 73/27 ground beef because the raw beef used to make it was imported into the United States without receiving the required safety re-inspection. The recalled beef was shipped to distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for sale at retail stores. No illnesses have been confirmed, but consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for this product.

Risk

The product bypassed mandatory USDA import re-inspection, meaning the safety and quality of the meat cannot be verified by U.S. food safety authorities. Consumption of uninspected meat products poses an unknown health risk to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 80-lb. boxes containing eight 10-lb. chubs of 'BALTER MEAT COMPANY 73/27 GROUND BEEF' with establishment number 'EST. 11126' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Verify the identifying codes on the label: look for 'USE BY/FREEZE BY' dates of 08/09/2020, 08/10/2020, or 08/11/2020; pack dates of 072020, 072120, or 072220; and lot codes 2020A, 2030A, or 2040A.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at 970-506-7801 or cameron.bruett@jbssa.com for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about a reaction or health issue after consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional 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: Balter Meat Company 73/27 Ground Beef (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 73/27 Lean/Fat Ratio, 10-lb. Chubs
Lot Numbers:
2020A
2030A
2040A
Establishment #: EST. 11126
Date Ranges: USE BY/FREEZE BY: 08/09/2020, USE BY/FREEZE BY: 08/10/2020, USE BY/FREEZE BY: 08/11/2020, Pack Date: 072020, Pack Date: 072120, Pack Date: 072220

Distributed in 80-lb. boxes containing eight 10-lb. chubs. Product was imported on July 13, 2020.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 018-2020
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Balter Meat Company
Sold By: Retail locations; Distribution centers
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: 72,000 pounds
Distributed To: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: JBS USA Cameron Bruett (970) 506-7801 cameron.bruett@jbssa.com
Agency Last Updated: October 22, 2020

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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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