Shamrock Foods Recalls Raw Ground Beef Patties Due to Plastic Contamination
Shamrock Foods is recalling approximately 6,876 pounds of raw ground beef patties because they may contain pieces of hard, white plastic.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a USDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Shamrock Foods Company, doing business as Gold Canyon Meat Company, is recalling approximately 6,876 pounds of raw ground beef patties. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of hard, white plastic. The affected products were produced on October 21, 2021, and bear the lot code “29421.”
The recall covers seven specific varieties of vacuum-packed beef chuck patties, including 6-ounce, 8-ounce, and 7-ounce options, as well as slider patties. These products were shipped to restaurant locations in Arizona and California. The issue was identified after restaurant staff reported finding hard, white plastic in the beef patties during preparation.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Restaurants are urged not to serve the recalled items and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Shamrock Foods or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
The recalled product
- Product
- Shamrock Foods Company DBA Gold Canyon Meat Company Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Shamrock Foods Company
- Manufacturer
- Shamrock Foods Company
- Category
- Food — Raw Ground Beef
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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