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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck Recalled for Styrofoam Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 1, 2017
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Summary

JBS USA is recalling approximately 4,922 pounds of Certified Angus Beef ground chuck because it may contain shredded pieces of Styrofoam packaging. The recall affects 2-pound black Styrofoam trays of 80% lean / 20% fat ground beef produced on July 15, 2017. These products were shipped to a distribution center in North Carolina. Consumers should not eat this beef and should instead return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous materials, specifically shredded Styrofoam from the packaging, which poses a potential choking hazard or risk of injury if ingested. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 2-lb. black Styrofoam plastic wrapped trays of 'CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT'.
  2. Verify the product by looking for case code 541640, a production date of 7/15/17, and establishment number 'EST. 34176' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  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 are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  5. For questions about the recall, contact Cheri Schneider, JBS Director of External Communications, at (970) 506-7717.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for 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: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck 80% Lean 20% Fat (2-lb)
Variants: 80% Lean 20% Fat
Item Code:
541640
Lot Numbers:
7/15/17 (Production Date)
Establishment #: EST. 34176
Date Ranges: Pack Date: 07.15.17, Open by: 07.31.17

Packaged in black Styrofoam plastic wrapped trays. Weight listed on label as 12.35Lb (case weight) or 2-lb (individual tray).

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 086-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: JBS Prepared Foods-Tupelo Facility
Sold By: Distribution center in North Carolina
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 412 pounds
Distributed To: North Carolina
Classification: Class III
Agency Last Updated: May 13, 2021

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