The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·089-2019·Announced 2019-08-31

American Beef Packers Recalls Raw Beef Products Deemed Unfit for Human Consumption

American Beef Packers is recalling approximately 24,428 pounds of raw beef products deemed unfit for human consumption after a carcass was erroneously released before test results were received.

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 there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

American Beef Packers, Inc., a Chino, California establishment, is recalling approximately 24,428 pounds of raw beef products that are deemed unfit for human consumption. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on August 31, 2019. The affected products include various bulk pack combo bins and cases of boneless beef, ribeye, tenderloin, and beef for further processing, all produced and packaged on August 21, 2019.

The recall was initiated because FSIS inspection personnel had retained a carcass and collected a sample for further analysis. Prior to receiving the test results, the carcass was erroneously released and further processed into raw intact and non-intact beef products, which were then distributed in commerce. The firm notified FSIS on August 30, 2019, regarding this error. The products bear establishment number EST. 34741 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to federal establishments in California and Oregon.

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. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
American Beef Packers, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products Deemed Unfit for Human Consumption
Brand
American Beef Packers, Inc.
Manufacturer
American Beef Packers, Inc.
Category
Food — Raw Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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