Tyson Recalls Raw Ground Beef Due to Foreign Matter Contamination
Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling raw ground beef products in Texas that may contain reflective mirror-like material. No illnesses have been reported.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' (field_recall_classification: 'Class I', field_risk_level: 'High - Class I'). Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the fact that no illnesses were reported.
Plain-English summary
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., an Amarillo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically reflective mirror-like material. The affected products were produced on November 2, 2022, and include 10-lb. and 5-lb. chubs of Hill Country Fare Ground Beef (73% Lean/27% Fat) and 5-lb. chubs of H-E-B Ground Chuck Ground Beef (80% Lean/20% Fat). These items bear establishment number “EST. 245E” on the seam of the chub.
The recall was initiated after the firm received consumer complaints reporting the presence of “mirror-like” material in ground beef products purchased from grocery stores. The products were shipped to retail locations in Texas. 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. Consumers with questions can contact the Tyson Fresh Meats Consumer Hotline at 1-855-382-3101 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Raw Ground Beef
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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