Star Meat Delivery Inc. has announced a recall of roughly 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork, and goat products. The recall follows a warning issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Tuesday, highlighting that these products were produced without federal inspection and possess a false USDA inspection mark.
Details of the Recall
The FSIS has categorized this situation as a Class I recall. This classification indicates a reasonable probability that consumption may lead to serious health issues or death. Specifically, products marked with the number “EST. 1363” are advised to be avoided due to safety concerns.
An example of other recent recalls includes J. HIGGS brand potato chips that were cited for potentially undeclared soy allergens. These incidents highlight an increasing awareness regarding food safety breaches.
Identifying Recalled Products
The products subject to recall were distributed under the A&D Foods label in bulk to restaurants and retail outlets nationwide. They were vacuum-sealed and packed in cardboard boxes. Since individual packages may not display the recalled batch’s labels, stores might have added their own pricing and safety labels.
Thankfully, no illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported thus far, as confirmed by the FSIS.
Recalled products include:
- GOAT CUT 1-1/2″ 10.00 LBS
- GOAT BURN SKIN ON CUT 1-1/2″ 10.00 LBS
- SLICE RIBEYE 4oz 10.00 LBS
- BEEF CHUCK THIN SLICED KBQ 4 MM 20.00 LBS
- BEEF OXTAIL CUT 10.00LBS
- BEEF SHORT RIBS SLD 3/8″ REGULAR 10.00 LBS
- SHANKS BONE IN CUT 1.5 10.00 LBS
- PORK GROUND 10.00LBS
- PORK CHORIZO 10.00 LBS
- PORK CHOP B/I 10.00 LBS
- PORK FEET CUT 8 PCS 10.00 LBS
- PORK FEET CUT 6 PCS 10.00 LBS
- PORK RIB PIECES PREM 1″ 10.00 LBS
- PORK BOSTON DICED 10.00 LBS
- PORK BOSTON SLICE 1 INCH 20.00 LBS
- Menudo Mix 30.00 LBS
- PORK BOSTON THIN SLICED 3.5MM 20.00 LBS
- PORK HOCK SLICED 10.00 LBS
The alert from FSIS emerged during routine surveillance activities. It raises concerns about possible undeclared allergens and contaminants that could pose health risks.
Consumer Advisory
The FSIS advises consumers, retailers, and restaurants to check for any recalled items in their stock. If found, they should not consume or sell these items. Instead, they should be returned to the place of purchase or discarded appropriately.
This recall coincides with heightened concerns over foodborne illnesses, as demonstrated by recent outbreaks of salmonella and cyclospora. Keith Schneider, a food safety expert, remarked that the recall underscores the effectiveness of the food safety system in identifying and mitigating risks swiftly. While food cannot be entirely risk-free, the emphasis lies on rapid problem identification and minimizing potential impacts.