The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·073-2019·Announced 2019-07-13

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Same brand · Ada Valley Gourmet Foods