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Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateUSDA FSIS·123-2019·Announced 2019-12-20

Advance Pierre Foods Recalls Frozen Beef Patties Due to Plastic Contamination

Advance Pierre Foods is recalling approximately 15,739 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat beef patties that may contain small pieces of green soft plastic.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

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 FDA Class II (USDA Class II) and involves foreign matter contamination (plastic) with no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Advance Pierre Foods, a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 15,739 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat beef patty products. The recall is due to the possible presence of extraneous materials, specifically small, green soft plastic. The affected product is 15.09 lb. frozen, bulk-packed cases of CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES with product code 69097 on the case label. These items bear establishment number Est. 2132 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on Sept. 11, 2019.

The products were shipped to a single distribution location in Iowa, where they were distributed to institutions, including schools. The product was not sold in retail stores and was not part of the food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program. The issue was identified after a foodservice establishment reported finding green soft plastic in a patty.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Institutions that have purchased these products are urged not to serve them. Consumers should throw away or return the products to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Advance Pierre Foods Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.
Manufacturer
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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