April 29, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced the recall of more than 32,000 pounds of Pinnacle Foods beef products.
A news release from FSIS says the heat-treated, shelf stable beef products have been recalled because of possible contamination by staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin.
The ready-to-eat dried, sliced beef items were produced on Jan. 2, 2018, and April 9, 2018. They have a shelf life of three years.
The products subject to recall are:
- 2.25 oz. glass jars containing “ARMOUR GROUND & FORMED SLICED Dried Beef” with best by dates of JAN-07-21, JAN-08-21, JAN-09-21, JAN-10-21, JAN-11-21, APR-15-21, APR-16-21, APR-17-21, APR-18-21 and APR-19-21 and lot codes 0707011Y11, 0708011Y11, 0709011Y11, 0710011Y11, 0711011Y11, 0715041Y11, 0716041Y11, 0717041Y11, 0718041Y11 and 0719041Y11.
- 4.5 oz. glass jars containing “ARMOUR GROUND & FORMED SLICED Dried Beef” with best by dates of JAN-23-21, JAN-24-21, JAN-25-21 and APR-22-21 and lot codes 0723011Y11, 0724011Y11, 0725011Y11 and 0722041YW1.
“The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 2AD” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
“The problem was discovered on April 27, 2018 by an Enforcement Investigator and Analysis Officer (EIAO) while conducting a food safety assessment at the establishment,” the news release states.
“There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.”
Anyone who bought these items is urged to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. They should not be eaten.
Consumers with questions about the recall can call the Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care office at (888) 299-7646.
