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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Ruffino Meats Beef Trimmings Recalled for Possible Adulteration

Agency Publication Date: May 27, 2017
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Summary

Readfield Meats, Inc. (doing business as Ruffino Meats & Food Service) is recalling approximately 45,985 pounds of frozen raw beef trimmings. The recall was initiated because the product was labeled 'For Cooking Only' and intended for further processing at federally inspected facilities, but was instead distributed to retail markets and plants where sufficient processing to remove foodborne pathogens cannot be verified. These products were produced between May 26, 2015, and May 26, 2017.

Risk

The product may contain foodborne pathogens because it did not undergo the necessary heat treatment or processing required for items labeled 'For Cooking Only.' While no illnesses have been reported, consuming underprocessed beef poses a risk of foodborne illness.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by looking for 50-lb. white boxes labeled 'BEEF TRIMMINGS FOR COOKING ONLY' with the establishment number EST. 13126 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check the box for the production code '1257 B' printed in red on the upper right corner of the carton.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about an injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  5. For questions about the recall, contact Terry Wiese, plant manager, at (979) 776-5685.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and 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: Ruffino Meats Beef Trimmings (50-lb. box)
Item Code:
1257 B
Establishment #: EST. 13126
Date Ranges: Produced May 26, 2015 through May 26, 2017

Labeled 'BEEF TRIMMINGS FOR COOKING ONLY'. Distributed to retail markets, state inspected plants, and individuals.

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Recall Documents

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

057-2017-labels.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 057-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Dominion Foods Group LLC
Sold By: Retail markets; State inspected plants
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 600 pounds
Distributed To: Texas
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: plant manager Terry Wiese (979) 776-5685

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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