Meat shipped to Schools recalled

A company has recalled frozen beef patties that were shipped to schools across the country “due to possible foreign matter contamination,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Advance Pierre Foods, Inc., announced Tuesday that more than 20,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties have been potentially contaminated with “extraneous materials, specifically soft purple plastic.”

The patties were produced on Nov. 30, 2018, with the following products subject to recall:

14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of “CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES CARAMEL COLOR ADDED” with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service noted that the problem was discovered on Monday after the firm received two complaints.

“These items were shipped to food service locations nationwide,” a press release noted. “While the product was distributed to schools, it resulted from a commercial sale and was not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.”

The release also noted that there have not been any confirmed reports “of adverse reactions due” to consumption of the patties.

“FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in food service freezers. Food service locations who have purchased these products are urged not to serve or consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”

If you have questions about the recall, contact Advance Pierre’s Consumer Affairs Hotline at 1-855-382-3101 or click here.

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