The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·052-2018·Announced 2018-06-21

Agri Star Recalls Beef Pastrami Due to Processing Deviation

Agri Star Meat and Poultry is recalling approximately 3,592 pounds of ready-to-eat beef pastrami due to possible underprocessing and inadequate curing.

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 FSIS, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC, a Postville, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 3,592 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef pastrami products. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on June 21, 2018. The affected products were produced on April 3 and April 4, 2018, and include vacuum-packed cases of Aaron's BEST Beef French Roast Pastrami and SHOR HABOR GLATT KOSHER Beef French Roast Pastrami. These items bear establishment number EST. 4653A inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The recall was initiated due to processing deviations that may have led to underprocessing of the products and resulted in inadequate curing. The issue was discovered on June 20, 2018, after the firm received a consumer complaint about product discoloration. Subsequent investigation and product testing determined that not all products contained an adequate amount of the curing solution. The products were shipped to distributors in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Washington.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Agri Star Meat And Poultry LLC Recalls Beef Pastrami Products due to Possible Processing Deviation
Brand
Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC
Manufacturer
Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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