The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·109-2017·Announced 2017-10-12

J & B Sausage Recalls Shredded Beef Products Due to Plastic Contamination

J & B Sausage Company is recalling H-E-B shredded beef products in Texas due to possible plastic contamination. No 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 (Low risk) by the agency, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

J & B Sausage Company, Inc., doing business as J Bar B Foods, is recalling approximately 12,816 pounds of fully cooked shredded beef products. The recall is due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically plastic. The affected items are H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce in 28-oz. and 16-oz. trays, produced on Sept. 16, 2017, with a use-by date of Dec. 15, 2017.

The products bear establishment number EST. 7066 and were shipped to retail locations in Texas. The issue was identified on October 11, 2017, after a consumer complaint regarding foreign material was received by the company. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Bonnie Hyman at (830) 788-7511 or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety information.

The recalled product

Product
J & B Sausage Company, Inc. Recalls Fully Cooked Shredded Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Category
Food — Meat / Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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