Ground Beef Products Recalled Over Metal Pieces

12-Aug-2016 - USA

Texas-based Sam Kane Beef Processors LLC is recalling about 60,350 pounds of ground beef products due to the risk of them containing metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food safety and Inspection Service announced.

The recalled products include:

  • 10-lb. (4.54 kg) chubs containing "Hill Country Fare Ground Beef"

73% Lean/27% Fat with a Packed On date of 7/26/2016, a Use-By date of 8/15/2016, and bearing case code number 00090180.

  • 5-lb. (2.27 kg) chubs containing "Hill Country Fare Ground Beef"

  • 73% Lean/27% Fat with a Packed On date of 7/26/2016, a Use-By date of 8/15/2016, and bearing case code number 00090150.

  • 3-lb. (1.37 kg) chubs containing "Hill Country Fare Ground Beef"

  • 73% Lean/27% Fat with a Packed On date of 7/26/2016, a Use-By date of 8/15/2016, and bearing case code number 00090170.

    Produced on July 26, 2016, the recalled products bear establishment number "EST. 337" inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the product packaging seam, and were shipped to three HEB Grocery distribution centers in Texas.

    Consumers who have purchased any of the above-mentioned products are requested not to consume them.

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