Readfield Meats Recalls Beef Trimming Products Due to Possible Adulteration
Readfield Meats is recalling approximately 45,985 pounds of beef trimming products because they were distributed to non-federally inspected establishments where sufficient further processing could not be verified.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 severity score.
Plain-English summary
Readfield Meats, Inc., doing business as Ruffino Meats & Food Service, is recalling approximately 45,985 pounds of beef trimming products due to possible adulteration. The products, labeled "For Cooking Only," were intended for further processing in federally inspected establishments to apply full lethality. However, they were distributed to non-federally inspected establishments where it cannot be verified that sufficient further processing occurred to remove foodborne pathogens.
The frozen raw beef trimmings were produced between May 26, 2015, and May 26, 2017. The recall includes 50-lb. boxes containing "BEEF TRIMMINGS FOR COOKING ONLY" bearing establishment number EST. 13126. These items were shipped to retail markets, state-inspected plants, and individuals located in Texas. The issue was identified when an FSIS compliance officer found cases of the raw beef trimmings at a retail location.
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
- Readfield Meats, Inc. Recalls Beef Trimming Products Due to Possible Adulteration
- Brand
- Dominion Foods Group LLC
- Manufacturer
- Dominion Foods Group LLC
- Category
- Food — Raw Beef
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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