Ada Valley Recalls Raw Ground Beef Meatloaf Due to Metal Bits
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods is recalling raw ground beef meatloaf products that may contain broken metal bits. The products were shipped to hospitals in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
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 recall is classified as Class I by the agency, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, despite no reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,490 pounds of raw ground beef meatloaf products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically broken metal bits. The recall involves 5-lb. frozen vacuum packages packed 2 each in cartons containing “Ada Valley MEATLOAF UNCOOKED” with lot code 17034 and a packaging date of 05-20-19. The products bear establishment number EST. 10031 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered on July 11, 2019, when a customer notified the plant. The products were shipped to hospitals in Arizona, California, and Nevada. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Walter Rozeboom, V.P. of Sales, Ada Valley Meats, at (616) 676-0767. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ada Valley Gourmet Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Ada Valley Gourmet Foods
- Manufacturer
- Ada Valley Gourmet Foods
- Category
- Food — Raw Ground Beef
Distribution
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