Kroger, Laura's Lean, and Private Selection Ground Beef Recalled for Plastic

Agency Publication Date: May 2, 2018

Summary

JBS USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 35,464 pounds of various raw ground beef products sold under brands like Kroger, Private Selection, and Laura's Lean Beef. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding blue, hard plastic pieces inside the meat. The affected products were produced on March 22, 2018, and were shipped to distribution centers in Virginia and Indiana.

Risk

The beef may contain hard plastic fragments that could cause choking, dental injury, or cuts to the mouth and throat if consumed. No injuries or illnesses have been confirmed at this time.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for ground beef with a 'Sell By' date of 4/9/2018 and the establishment number 'EST. 34176' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Specific products to look for include Kroger Ground Beef (73% to 93% lean), Kroger Ground Chuck (80% lean), Private Selection Angus Beef (80% and 90% lean), Kroger Ground Round (85% lean), Kroger Ground Sirloin (90% lean), and Laura's Lean Beef (92% and 96% lean).
Look for the following UPC codes on the packaging: 011110975645, 011110977342, 011110975690, 011110971395, 011110969484, 011110975638, 612669316714, 612669317063, 011110969637, and 011110969200.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact JBS director of external communications, Cheri Schneider, at (970) 506-7717 for further instructions.
Call the USDA Meat and 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: Kroger Ground Beef (3-lb.)

Variants: 73% Lean / 27% Fat

Item Code:

95051

UPC Codes:

011110975645

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Produced on March 22, 2018.

Product: Kroger Ground Chuck Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

Item Code:

95052

UPC Codes:

011110977342

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Chuck Ground Beef (3-lb.)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

Item Code:

95053

UPC Codes:

011110975690

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Private Selection Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1-lb.)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

Item Code:

95054

UPC Codes:

011110971395

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Round Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 85% Lean / 15% Fat

Item Code:

95055

UPC Codes:

011110969484

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Sirloin Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 90% Lean / 10% Fat

Item Code:

95056

UPC Codes:

011110975638

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: All Natural Laura's Lean Beef Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 92% Lean / 8% Fat

Item Code:

95057

UPC Codes:

612669316714

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: All Natural Laura's Lean Beef Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 96% Lean / 4% Fat

Item Code:

95058

UPC Codes:

612669317063

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Private Selection Angus Beef Ground Sirloin (1-lb.)

Variants: 90% Lean / 10% Fat

Item Code:

95063

UPC Codes:

011110969637

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 93% Lean / 7% Fat

Item Code:

95064

UPC Codes:

011110969200

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: JBS Ground Beef Angus Chuck Service Case (15-lb. case)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

UPC Codes:

0040404800632

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 9.APRIL

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Ground Beef Angus Sirloin Service Case (15-lb. case)

Variants: 90% Lean / 10% Fat

UPC Codes:

0040404800634

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 9.APRIL

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product Images

Loading label…

035-2018-labels.pdf

Recall Documents

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

035-2018-labels.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 035-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Swift Beef Company

Sold By: Kroger

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 0 pounds

Distributed To: Virginia, Indiana

Classification: Class II

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

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

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for ground beef with a 'Sell By' date of 4/9/2018 and the establishment number 'EST. 34176' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Specific products to look for include Kroger Ground Beef (73% to 93% lean), Kroger Ground Chuck (80% lean), Private Selection Angus Beef (80% and 90% lean), Kroger Ground Round (85% lean), Kroger Ground Sirloin (90% lean), and Laura's Lean Beef (92% and 96% lean).

Look for the following UPC codes on the packaging: 011110975645, 011110977342, 011110975690, 011110971395, 011110969484, 011110975638, 612669316714, 612669317063, 011110969637, and 011110969200.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact JBS director of external communications, Cheri Schneider, at (970) 506-7717 for further instructions.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety questions.

Affected Products

Product: Kroger Ground Beef (3-lb.)

Variants: 73% Lean / 27% Fat

Item Code:

95051

UPC Codes:

011110975645

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Produced on March 22, 2018.

Product: Kroger Ground Chuck Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

Item Code:

95052

UPC Codes:

011110977342

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Chuck Ground Beef (3-lb.)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

Item Code:

95053

UPC Codes:

011110975690

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Private Selection Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1-lb.)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

Item Code:

95054

UPC Codes:

011110971395

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Round Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 85% Lean / 15% Fat

Item Code:

95055

UPC Codes:

011110969484

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Sirloin Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 90% Lean / 10% Fat

Item Code:

95056

UPC Codes:

011110975638

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: All Natural Laura's Lean Beef Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 92% Lean / 8% Fat

Item Code:

95057

UPC Codes:

612669316714

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: All Natural Laura's Lean Beef Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 96% Lean / 4% Fat

Item Code:

95058

UPC Codes:

612669317063

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Private Selection Angus Beef Ground Sirloin (1-lb.)

Variants: 90% Lean / 10% Fat

Item Code:

95063

UPC Codes:

011110969637

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Kroger Ground Beef (1-lb.)

Variants: 93% Lean / 7% Fat

Item Code:

95064

UPC Codes:

011110969200

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 4/9/2018

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: JBS Ground Beef Angus Chuck Service Case (15-lb. case)

Variants: 80% Lean / 20% Fat

UPC Codes:

0040404800632

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 9.APRIL

Establishment #: EST. 34176

Product: Ground Beef Angus Sirloin Service Case (15-lb. case)

Variants: 90% Lean / 10% Fat

UPC Codes:

0040404800634

Lot Numbers:

Sell By 9.APRIL

Establishment #: EST. 34176