Rastelli Recalls Raw Ground Beef Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
Rastelli Bros. is recalling approximately 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef products that may contain plastic. The recall affects products shipped to five states.
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 FSIS, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Rastelli Bros., Inc., doing business as Rastelli Foods Group, is recalling approximately 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic. The affected products are 16-oz vacuum sealed packages of Nature's Rancher 100% Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef, available in 85% lean and 93% lean varieties. These items were produced between October 3, 2019, and October 15, 2019, and bear establishment number EST. 7877-A inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated after the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) received consumer complaints through the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline and direct complaints from the firm. The products were shipped to distribution centers and retail locations in Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland. There have been no confirmed reports of 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 can contact Rastelli at (856) 803-1100 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rastelli Bros., Inc. Recalls Meat Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Rastelli
- Manufacturer
- Rastelli
- Category
- Food — Raw Ground Beef
Distribution
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