The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·040-2019·Announced 2019-04-02

AdvancePierre Recalls Frozen Beef Patties Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

AdvancePierre Foods is recalling approximately 20,373 pounds of frozen beef patties that may contain soft purple plastic. No illnesses have been reported.

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 Class II by the agency, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate risk involving low-risk contamination without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 20,373 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen beef patties that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft purple plastic. The affected product is CN Fully Cooked Flamebroiled Beef Patties Caramel Color Added, produced on November 30, 2018. The recall involves 14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces each, totaling 90 portions per case, with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334.

The products bear establishment number EST. 2260E inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to food service locations nationwide. While distributed to schools, the items resulted from commercial sales and were not part of the USDA National School Lunch Program. The issue was identified on April 1, 2019, after the company received two consumer complaints regarding the presence of soft purple plastic in the product.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Food service locations are urged not to serve or consume the recalled items and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact AdvancePierre's Consumer Affairs Hotline at (855) 382-3101 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Patties due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.
Manufacturer
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Meat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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