The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·030-2018·Announced 2018-04-07

J.T.M. Provisions Recalls Pulled Beef Products Due to Rubber Contamination

J.T.M. Provisions is recalling approximately 14,525 pounds of pulled barbequed beef products that may contain rubber. The recall covers products shipped to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class II (Low risk) and involves foreign matter (rubber) with no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

J.T.M. Provisions, Co., a Harrison, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 14,525 pounds of fully cooked, not shelf-stable pulled barbequed beef products. The recall is due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically rubber. The affected products were produced on September 23, 2017, and are 14-oz. sealed plastic trays covered with a paper sleeve, labeled "Bar-B-Q Sauce With Pulled Beef" with Julian pack date 17266. These items bear establishment number EST. 1917 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The recall was initiated after the company received two consumer complaints regarding extraneous material contamination. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS notes that some product may be frozen and in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. Consumers with questions can contact J.T.M. Provisions Company at (800) 626-2308 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
J.T.M. Provisions Company
Manufacturer
J.T.M. Provisions Company
Category
Food — Beef / Deli
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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