The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·074-2015·Announced 2015-05-01

Bi-Lo Recalls Ground Beef Due to Possible Plastic Timer Contamination

Bi-Lo Supermarket is recalling ground beef products that may contain pieces of a plastic pop-up timer. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

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 the agency, and the source explicitly states that no adverse reactions or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bi-Lo Supermarket #5406 in Rossville, Georgia, is recalling approximately 11-22 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with pieces from a small plastic pop-up timer. The affected product is 1-2 lb. packages of Bi-Lo Market Style Ground Beef, produced on April 23, 2015, with a sell-by date of April 25, 2015.

The issue was discovered by the company, which notified the FDA, and the FDA subsequently notified the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on May 1, 2015. These items were sold to consumers in Georgia and Tennessee from one retail location.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions or oral injury associated with the consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact the consumer call center at (866) 946-6349 or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety information.

The recalled product

Product
Bi-Lo Supermarket Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Category
Food — Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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