Hill Country Fare Ground Beef Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 10, 2016

Summary

Sam Kane Beef Processors, LLC is recalling approximately 60,350 pounds of Hill Country Fare Ground Beef (73% Lean/27% Fat) because the product may contain small pieces of metal. The recall includes 3-lb, 5-lb, and 10-lb packages produced on July 26, 2016, and sold at HEB Grocery stores in Texas. One consumer reported finding a piece of metal in their meat, though no confirmed injuries have been reported.

Risk

The beef may contain foreign metal materials which pose a physical injury hazard. Swallowing metal fragments can cause cuts or trauma to the mouth, throat, or digestive system.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat sold in 3-lb, 5-lb, and 10-lb chubs with a 'Packed On' date of 7/26/2016 and a 'Use-By' date of 8/15/2016.
Identify affected products by checking for establishment number 'EST. 337' inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the packaging seam, and case codes 00090180 (10-lb), 00090150 (5-lb), or 00090170 (3-lb).
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Sam Kane Beef Processors, LLC for further instructions.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Mysti Richardson at (361) 241-5000, ext. 241.
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: Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat (10-lb)

Variants: 73% Lean/27% Fat, 10-lb chub

UPC Codes:

034779800103

Lot Numbers:

00090180 (Packed On 7/26/2016; Use-By 8/15/2016)

Establishment #: EST. 337

Produced on July 26, 2016.

Product: Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat (5-lb)

Variants: 73% Lean/27% Fat, 5-lb chub

UPC Codes:

034779800004

Lot Numbers:

00090150 (Packed On 7/26/2016; Use-By 8/15/2016)

Establishment #: EST. 337

Produced on July 26, 2016.

Product: Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat (3-lb)

Variants: 73% Lean/27% Fat, 3-lb chub

UPC Codes:

034779600109

Lot Numbers:

00090170 (Packed On 7/26/2016; Use-By 8/15/2016)

Establishment #: EST. 337

Produced on July 26, 2016.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 071-2016

Status: Active

Sold By: HEB Grocery

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 4,107 pounds

Distributed To: Texas

Classification: Class II

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat sold in 3-lb, 5-lb, and 10-lb chubs with a 'Packed On' date of 7/26/2016 and a 'Use-By' date of 8/15/2016.

Identify affected products by checking for establishment number 'EST. 337' inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the packaging seam, and case codes 00090180 (10-lb), 00090150 (5-lb), or 00090170 (3-lb).

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Sam Kane Beef Processors, LLC for further instructions.

If you have questions about the recall, contact Mysti Richardson at (361) 241-5000, ext. 241.

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

Affected Products

Product: Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat (10-lb)

Variants: 73% Lean/27% Fat, 10-lb chub

UPC Codes:

034779800103

Lot Numbers:

00090180 (Packed On 7/26/2016; Use-By 8/15/2016)

Establishment #: EST. 337

Produced on July 26, 2016.

Product: Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat (5-lb)

Variants: 73% Lean/27% Fat, 5-lb chub

UPC Codes:

034779800004

Lot Numbers:

00090150 (Packed On 7/26/2016; Use-By 8/15/2016)

Establishment #: EST. 337

Produced on July 26, 2016.

Product: Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% Lean/27% Fat (3-lb)

Variants: 73% Lean/27% Fat, 3-lb chub

UPC Codes:

034779600109

Lot Numbers:

00090170 (Packed On 7/26/2016; Use-By 8/15/2016)

Establishment #: EST. 337

Produced on July 26, 2016.