Pre Grass Fed Beef Burger Patties Recalled for Possible Neoprene Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 20, 2023

Summary

Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,122 pounds of Pre brand raw ground beef burger patties. The products may be contaminated with pieces of white neoprene, a rubber-like material. These items were produced on March 14, 2023, and sold nationwide through an online distributor.

Risk

Consumers discovered white, rubber-like material in the patties during food preparation. Consuming foreign materials like neoprene can cause injury or illness, though no adverse reactions have been confirmed to date.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator and freezer for 10.7-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of '100% Grass Fed & Finished Beef Burger Patties 85% Lean/15% Fat' with a 'Use/Freeze By 4/11/23' date on the label.
Verify if the package bears establishment number 'Est. 6987' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
If you have health concerns or believe you have suffered an injury, contact a healthcare provider.
Contact Nicole Schumacher at Pre Brands LLC at 844-773-3663 or reachus@eatpre.com for questions about the recall.
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: Pre 100% Grass Fed & Finished Beef Burger Patties 85% Lean/15% Fat (10.7-oz.)by Pre

Variants: 85% Lean/15% Fat

UPC Codes:

853441000031

Lot Numbers:

Use/Freeze By 4/11/23

Establishment #: Est. 6987

Date Ranges: Produced on March 14, 2023

Vacuum-sealed packages containing two pieces.

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Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 012-2023

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Weinstein Wholesale Meats Inc

Sold By: online distributor

Units Affected: zero pounds of product

Distributed To: Nationwide

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: Chief Marketing Officer, Pre Brands LLC Nicole Schumacher 844-773-3663 reachus@eatpre.com , Chief Operating Officer, Weinstein Wholesale Meats Inc. Paul Esposito 630-390-9138 media@weinsteinmeats.com

Agency Last Updated: April 20, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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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

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator and freezer for 10.7-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of '100% Grass Fed & Finished Beef Burger Patties 85% Lean/15% Fat' with a 'Use/Freeze By 4/11/23' date on the label.

Verify if the package bears establishment number 'Est. 6987' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.

If you have health concerns or believe you have suffered an injury, contact a healthcare provider.

Contact Nicole Schumacher at Pre Brands LLC at 844-773-3663 or reachus@eatpre.com for questions about the recall.

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