According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), this recall affects the following products:
- 28-lb. Case bulk packages of “FULLY COOKED MEATBALLS” bearing case code 72354.
- 28-lb. Case bulk packages of “FULLY COOKED MEATBALLS” bearing case code 72355.
- 15-lb. Case packages containing 96 pieces of 2.5 oz. “FULLY COOKED SOUTHERN FRIED Beef Steak Fritter for Chicken Fried Steak” bearing case code 72559.
- 15-lb. Case packages containing 240 pieces of “FULLY COOKED COUNTRY FRIED BREADED BEEF FINGERS” bearing case code 72208.
- 15-lb. Case packages containing 60 pieces of “FULLY COOKED SOUTHERN FRIED BEEF STEAK FRITTER” bearing case code 72568.
- 15-lb. Case packages containing 80 pieces of “FULLY COOKED CHICKEN FRIED BEEF FRITTERS” bearing case code 72564.
- 10-lb. Case packages containing 40 pieces of “FULLY COOKED SOUTHERN FRIED BEEF STEAK FRITTER FOR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK” bearing case code 72206.
- 10-lb. Case packages containing 64 pieces of 2.5 oz. “FULLY COOKED Southern Style Breaded Beef Steakettes” bearing case code 74917.
- 10-lb. Case packages containing 160 pieces of 1.0 oz. “B-E-K-O FULLY COOKED COUNTRY FRIED BEEF FINGERS” bearing case code 72374.
All of the 26,138 pounds of recalled ground beef products have the establishment number “EST. M1515A” inside the USDA mark of inspection on their labels. The products were produced on Oct. 13 and 24, 2016.
In addition to having been shipped to retailers across the U.S., some of the recalled products were distributed to U.S. Department of Defense facilities and institutions.
Consumers who have purchased any of the above products should discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchased for a full refund.
To date, no injuries or adverse reactions have been associated with the recalled products.
Source: The Columbus Dispatch