Texas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 4, 2014

Summary

Sam Kane Beef Processors is recalling approximately 90,987 pounds of HEB brand ground beef products, including Ground Chuck and Ground Beef patties, sold in 3 lb., 5 lb., and 10 lb. packages. These products were sold at retail outlets in Texas and bear the establishment number '337' inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recall was initiated because the meat may contain 3mm pieces of metal that can cause injury if consumed.

Risk

The ground beef may be contaminated with extraneous metal fragments approximately 3 mm in size. Consuming these products poses a choking hazard or risk of mouth/throat injury, as evidenced by one report of a consumer suffering a chipped tooth.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 3 lb. HEB Ground Chuck (Use By 10/02/14), 5 lb. HEB Ground Beef 73/27 (Use By 10/05/14), 10 lb. HEB Ground Beef 73/27 (Use By 10/08/14), or 10 lb. clear film packages of Ground Chuck patties (Use By 9/29/14).
Verify the establishment number '337' is located inside the USDA Mark of Inspection on the product packaging.
If you possess any of these affected products, do not consume them; contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
If you believe you have suffered an injury or illness from consuming these products, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
For specific questions about this recall, contact Herb Meischen, Sr. V.P. Sales & Marketing, at (361) 241-5000 Ext. 250.
For additional food safety information, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: HEB Ground Chuck (3 lb.)

Item Code:

337

UPC Codes:

041220331761

Lot Numbers:

Production date 09/12/14

Date Ranges: Use by 10/02/14

Product: HEB Ground Beef 73% LEAN 27% FAT (5 lb.)

Item Code:

337

UPC Codes:

034779800004

Lot Numbers:

Production date 09/15/14

Date Ranges: Use by 10/05/14

Product: HEB Ground Beef 73% LEAN 27% FAT (10 lb.)

Item Code:

337

UPC Codes:

034779800103

Lot Numbers:

Production date 09/18/14

Date Ranges: Use by 10/08/14

Product: Sam Kane Beef Processors Ground Chuck formed patties (10 lb. clear film package)

Item Code:

337

Lot Numbers:

Production date 9/09/14

Date Ranges: Use by 9/29/14

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 066-2014

Status: Active

Units Affected: 290,368 pounds

Distributed To: Texas

Classification: Class II

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 3 lb. HEB Ground Chuck (Use By 10/02/14), 5 lb. HEB Ground Beef 73/27 (Use By 10/05/14), 10 lb. HEB Ground Beef 73/27 (Use By 10/08/14), or 10 lb. clear film packages of Ground Chuck patties (Use By 9/29/14).

Verify the establishment number '337' is located inside the USDA Mark of Inspection on the product packaging.

If you possess any of these affected products, do not consume them; contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

If you believe you have suffered an injury or illness from consuming these products, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

For specific questions about this recall, contact Herb Meischen, Sr. V.P. Sales & Marketing, at (361) 241-5000 Ext. 250.

For additional food safety information, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: HEB Ground Chuck (3 lb.)

Item Code:

337

UPC Codes:

041220331761

Lot Numbers:

Production date 09/12/14

Date Ranges: Use by 10/02/14

Product: HEB Ground Beef 73% LEAN 27% FAT (5 lb.)

Item Code:

337

UPC Codes:

034779800004

Lot Numbers:

Production date 09/15/14

Date Ranges: Use by 10/05/14

Product: HEB Ground Beef 73% LEAN 27% FAT (10 lb.)

Item Code:

337

UPC Codes:

034779800103

Lot Numbers:

Production date 09/18/14

Date Ranges: Use by 10/08/14

Product: Sam Kane Beef Processors Ground Chuck formed patties (10 lb. clear film package)

Item Code:

337

Lot Numbers:

Production date 9/09/14

Date Ranges: Use by 9/29/14