J & G Foods Recalls Wegmans Organic Ground Beef Due To Plastic Contamination
J & G Foods is recalling approximately 33,948 pounds of Wegmans Organic ground beef products due to possible contamination with small plastic pieces.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class III by the USDA, and the source text explicitly states that no reports of adverse reactions have been received, fitting the criteria for a low-severity issue involving packaging or foreign matter without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
J & G Foods, Inc., a Sutton, Massachusetts establishment, is recalling approximately 33,948 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with plastic materials. The affected products are 1-lb. vacuum sealed packages and 3-packs of Wegmans Organic 93% Lean/7% Fat Grass-Fed Ground Beef. These items were produced on December 23, 2014, and bear the establishment number EST. 8466 inside the USDA mark of inspection, along with a "USE OR FREEZE BY 01/16/15" date.
The recall was initiated after the firm received consumer complaints through retail establishments indicating that the product contained small malleable plastic pieces. The products were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Edward R Briggs, Quality Assurance Manager, at (508) 865-1101. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with general food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit AskKaren.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- Massachusetts Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Category
- Food — Ground Beef
Distribution
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