AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Patties due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Recall date

April 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

040-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2019 AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., an Enid, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,373 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef patties that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft purple plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen RTE flame broiled beef patties were produced on Nov. 30, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View labels (PDF only)] 14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES CARAMEL COLOR ADDED with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 2260E inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food service locations nationwide. While the product was distributed to schools, it resulted from a commercial sale and was not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program. The problem was discovered on April 1, 2019 after the firm received two consumer complaints regarding soft purple plastic found in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in food service freezers. Food service locations who have purchased these products are urged not to serve or consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact AdvancePierres Consumer Affairs Hotline at (855) 382-3101. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Worth Sparkman, Senior Co…