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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Gold Canyon Meat Co. Raw Ground Beef Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2021
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Summary

Shamrock Foods Company, doing business as Gold Canyon Meat Company, is recalling approximately 6,876 pounds of raw ground beef patties across seven different product varieties. The recall was initiated after restaurant staff discovered pieces of hard, white plastic embedded in the meat during preparation. The affected products were produced on October 21, 2021, and shipped to restaurant locations in Arizona and California. No adverse reactions or injuries have been confirmed at this time.

Risk

The beef products may contain extraneous pieces of hard, white plastic, which pose a choking hazard or risk of dental and mouth injury if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected products by checking for the lot code '29421' and establishment number 'EST. 6239' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check your labels for item numbers 4512991, 4757111, 3752811, 3138361, 3962551, 3942041, or 3926911.
  3. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products; return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions about the recall, contact Sandy Kelly, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Shamrock Foods Company, at (480) 564-6047 or Sandy_Kelly@ShamrockFoods.com.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTY, GROUND 6 OUNCE GOURMET PRIME (11.25-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: 6 Ounce, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
4512991
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021
Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTY, GROUND 2X1 GOURMET USDA PRIME (12-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: 2X1, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
4757111
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021
Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTIE, GROUND SLIDER ANGUS 6X1 (12-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: Slider 6X1, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
3752811
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021
Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTIE, GROUND 6OZ 6 WIDE CEDAR RIVER NATURAL USDA CHOICE (12-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: 6OZ 6 WIDE, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
3138361
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021
Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTIE, GROUND 8Z CEDAR RIVER NATURAL USDA CHOICE (12-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: 8Z, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
3962551
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021
Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTY, GROUND ANGUS 7Z CRYO 2-6LB SLEEVES (12.25-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: 7Z CRYO 2-6LB SLEEVES, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
3942041
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021
Product: Gold Canyon Meat CO BEEF CHUCK PATTY, GROUND ANGUS 7Z (12.25-lb. box)by Gold Canyon Meat CO
Variants: 7Z, Vacuum-packed, Single-stacked
Item Code:
3926911
Lot Numbers:
29421
Establishment #: EST. 6239
Date Ranges: Produced October 21, 2021

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 044-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Shamrock Foods Company
Sold By: Restaurant locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,185 pounds
Distributed To: Arizona, California
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Shamrock Foods Company Sandy Kelly, Vice President of Corporate Communications (480) 564-6047 Sandy_Kelly@ShamrockFoods.com
Agency Last Updated: November 15, 2021

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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 Β· Raw API Response