JBS USA Recalls Ground Beef Due to Styrofoam Contamination
JBS USA is recalling approximately 4,922 pounds of ground chuck beef produced on July 15, 2017, due to possible contamination with shredded Styrofoam packaging.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class III by FSIS, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness, fitting the criteria for a Low severity score.
Plain-English summary
JBS USA, Inc., a Lenoir, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. The specific product subject to recall is 2-lb. black Styrofoam plastic wrapped trays containing ground beef labeled CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT. These items bear establishment number EST. 34176 inside the USDA mark of inspection and have a production date of 7/15/17 and case code 541640.
The recall was initiated after the establishment was made aware on July 29, 2017, of foreign materials in the product, specifically shredded pieces of Styrofoam packaging. The products were shipped to a distribution center in North Carolina for further distribution. FSIS has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should contact JBS USA for further information or return the product to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- JBS USA Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- JBS Prepared Foods-Tupelo Facility
- Manufacturer
- JBS Prepared Foods-Tupelo Facility
- Category
- Food — Ground Beef
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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