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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Washington Beef Recalled for Possible Plastic and Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 2, 2019
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Summary

Washington Beef, LLC is recalling approximately 30,260 pounds of various ground beef products, including brands like Double R Ranch and St. Helens Beef. The recall was initiated after a consumer complained about finding extraneous materials—specifically hard plastic and metal—inside the product. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, consumers are urged to check their freezers for these items produced on December 27, 2018. If found, you should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The beef may contain sharp pieces of hard plastic and metal. Consuming these foreign materials poses a risk of choking or internal dental, mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by looking for establishment number EST. 235 inside the USDA mark of inspection and a 'Use or Freeze by' date of 01/20/19.
  2. Check your product against the affected brand names including Double R Ranch, St. Helens Beef, and SRF American Wagyu Beef with weights ranging from 1 lb. to 10 lb. chubs.
  3. Check the UPC barcodes on the packaging, which include 826794000084, 826794000176, 826794000145, 826794000138, 826794000190, 826794000152, 826794000091, and 826794000183.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (855) 472-6455 for further instructions.
  5. If you have health concerns or believe you have suffered an injury from this product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  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: DOUBLE R RANCH 100% GROUND BEEF (1 LB.)
Variants: 90% lean/10% fat
Item Code:
15502
UPC Codes:
826794000084
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: DOUBLE R RANCH 100% GROUND BEEF (1 LB.)
Variants: 85% lean/15% fat
Item Code:
15503
UPC Codes:
826794000091
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (1 LB.)
Variants: 90% lean/10% fat
Item Code:
15602
UPC Codes:
826794000176
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (1 LB.)
Variants: 85% lean/15% fat
Item Code:
15603
UPC Codes:
826794000145
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (1 LB.)
Variants: 80% lean/20% fat
Item Code:
15604
UPC Codes:
826794000138
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (3 LB.)
Variants: 90% lean/10% fat
Item Code:
15606
UPC Codes:
826794000176
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (3 LB.)
Variants: 85% lean/15% fat
Item Code:
15607
UPC Codes:
826794000145
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (3 LB.)
Variants: 80% lean/20% fat
Item Code:
15608
UPC Codes:
826794000190
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: ST. HELENS 100% GROUND BEEF (3 LB.)
Variants: 71% lean/27% fat
Item Code:
15609
UPC Codes:
826794000152
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: DOUBLE R RANCH COURSE GROUND BEEF CHUBS (10 LB.)
Variants: 80/20
Item Code:
15518
UPC Codes:
826794000183
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY. Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: SRF AMERICAN WAGYU BEEF FINE GROUND BEEF CHUBS
Item Code:
98505
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

Product: BEEF BONELESS GROUND CHUCK BLEND SMOKED
Item Code:
98506
Lot Numbers:
Packed on 12/27/2018
Establishment #: EST. 235
Date Ranges: Use or Freeze by 1/20/2019

Produced on Dec. 27, 2018

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 024-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Washington Beef, LLC
Sold By: retail retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 850 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Jayne Davis (855) 472-6455
Agency Last Updated: March 2, 2019

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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