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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Vienna Beef Skinless Beef Frankfurters Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 18, 2019
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Summary

Vienna Beef Ltd. is recalling approximately 2,030 pounds of skinless beef frankfurter links because they may be contaminated with extraneous metal fragments. The recall affects 10-lb. cases of various frankfurter sizes produced on May 2, 2019, and shipped to food service locations. While there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, the company discovered the issue and reported it to federal authorities.

Risk

The products may contain sharp metal fragments that pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected products by checking for 10-lb. cases of SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS with the following codes: '6" 8’s' with case code 013180 and package code 9122; '6" 11’s' with case code 013312 and package code 9122 or 9123; or '7" 9’s' with case code 013490 and package code 9122 or 9123.
  2. Check the packaging for establishment number 'EST. 1' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Vienna Beef Ltd. at (773) 435-2204 for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  5. 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: SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6" 8's (10-lb. case)
Variants: 6 inch length, 8 per pound
Item Code:
013180
UPC Codes:
070723131800
Lot Numbers:
9122
Establishment #: EST. 1
Date Ranges: Produced May 2, 2019

Case code 013180; Package code 9122.

Product: SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6" 11's (10-lb. case)
Variants: 6 inch length, 11 per pound
Item Code:
013312
UPC Codes:
070723133125
Lot Numbers:
9122
9123
Establishment #: EST. 1
Date Ranges: Produced May 2, 2019

Case code 013312; Package code 9122 or 9123.

Product: SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 7" 9's (10-lb. case)
Variants: 7 inch length, 9 per pound
Item Code:
013490
UPC Codes:
070723134900
Lot Numbers:
9122
9123
Establishment #: EST. 1
Date Ranges: Produced May 2, 2019

Case code 013490; Package code 9122 or 9123.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 055-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Vienna Beef Ltd.
Sold By: food service locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,635 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Tom McGlade (773) 435-2204

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