The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0856-2015·Announced 2015-02-04

SunBurst Foods Recalls Barbecue Beef Due to Listeria monocytogenes

SunBurst Foods, Inc. is recalling Barbecue Beef products due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

SunBurst Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Barbecue Beef, Net Wt. 4.30 oz., UPC 7-01248-00176-6, MFG Code 294. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina. The specific lot number is identified by the MFG Code 294 and UPC 7-01248-00176-6.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and MFG Code listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a contact number or further instructions for consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Barbecue Beef, Net Wt. 4.30 oz., UPC 7-01248-00176-6, MFG Code 294
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • See product description for lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 121 recalled by SunBurst Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 121 products in this recall →