JBS USA, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Recall date

May 2, 2018

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

035-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Swift Beef Company

Sold / distributed

Indiana, Virginia

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

EDITORS NOTE: This release was updated on May 4, 2018 to reflect clarifications to the product labels. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2018 JBS USA, Inc., a Lenoir, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,464 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on March 22, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 3-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT with product code 95051, UPC: 011110975645, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN - 20% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95052, UPC: 011110977342, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 3-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95053, UPC of 011110975690, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing PRIVATE SELECTION ANGUS BEEF 80% LEAN - 20% FAT GROUND CHUCK with product code 95054, UPC: 011110971395, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND ROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95055, UPC: 011110969484, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND SIRLOIN 90% LEAN 10% FAT GROUND BEEF and product code 95056, UPC: 011110975638, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing ALL NATURAL LAURAS LEAN BEEF 92% LEAN 8% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95057, UPC: 612669316714, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing ALL NATURAL LAURAS LEAN BEEF 96% LEAN 4% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95058, UPC: 612669317063, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing PRIVATE SELECTION ANGUS BEEF 90% LEAN 10% FAT GROUND SIRLOIN with product code 95063, UPC: 011110969637 and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packa…