J & B Sausage Company, Inc. Recalls Fully Cooked Shredded Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Recall date

October 12, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

109-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Sold / distributed

Texas

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, Oct. 12, 2017 J & B Sausage Company, Inc., doing business as J Bar B Foods, a Waelder, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 12,816 pounds of fully cooked shredded beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ Sauce items, were produced under the H-E-B label on Sept. 16, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 28-oz. trays of H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce with a use by date of Dec. 15 2017. 16-oz trays of H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce with a use by date of Dec. 15 2017. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 7066 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas. The problem was discovered on October 11, 2017, when J Bar B Foods received notification from their consignee that a consumer complaint had been received regarding foreign material, specifically plastic, in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to 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 may contact Bonnie Hyman, consumer representative, at (830) 788-7511. Media with questions about the recall can contact Jim Williams, company president, at (830) 788-7511. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual rep…