JBS Plainwell Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
JBS Plainwell is recalling approximately 43,292 pounds of ground beef products sold in Michigan and Wisconsin that may contain pieces of hard plastic.
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 FDA Class II (USDA equivalent) and involves foreign matter (plastic) with no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
JBS Plainwell, Inc. is recalling approximately 43,292 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of hard plastic. The products were produced on March 20, 2019, and bear establishment number EST. 562M. The recall includes various 1-lb. plastic-wrapped ground beef loaves, including fresh from Meijer brands and certified ground sirloin, round, and chuck varieties, all with a sell-by date of April 10, 2019.
The issue was identified after the establishment received two complaints regarding green hard plastic in the ground beef. FSIS was notified on April 5, 2019. The affected products were shipped to retail locations in Michigan and Wisconsin. 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 in consumers' freezers.
The recalled product
- Product
- JBS Plainwell, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- JBS Plainwell, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- JBS Plainwell, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Ground Beef
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