The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·122-2017·Announced 2017-11-15

Texas Natural Meats Recalls Frozen Beef Tongue Due to Specified Risk Materials

Texas Natural Meats is recalling approximately 116 pounds of frozen beef tongue products that may be contaminated with specified risk materials (SRMs).

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

Texas Natural Meats, a Lott, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 116 pounds of frozen beef tongue products that may be contaminated with specified risk materials (SRMs). The raw intact beef tongue items were produced on various dates between April 1, 2016, and Nov. 11, 2017. The specific product subject to recall is 1.72-lb. cryovac packages of frozen Beef Tongue bearing establishment number EST. 34449 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered on Nov. 15, 2017, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) while conducting inspection verification activities. These items were shipped to product owners and further distributed in Texas. 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. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Natural Meats Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Specified Risk Materials Contamination
Brand
Texas Natural Meats
Manufacturer
Texas Natural Meats
Category
Food — Raw Meat
Hazard

Distribution

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