More than 160,000 pounds of raw meat sold nationwide has been recalled as “unsafe to eat,” according to a Sept. 22 notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The more than 80 tons of raw pork, beef and goat were packaged and sold with fake USDA labels, according to FSIS, and were not actually properly inspected by the agency. As a result, the 167,639 pounds of recalled meat could be contaminated or contain undisclosed ingredients or allergens.
Star Meat Delivery Inc. initiated the recall after standard FSIS surveillance uncovered the false labels. While Star Meat produced the products, they were distributed by A&D Foods.
Federal officials are concerned the meat could be in the refrigerators or freezers of homes, restaurants or retailers.
Which Meat Products Were Recalled?
All recalled products were sold at various weights in cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed meats. They have a fake USDA inspection label with the establishment number “EST. 1363.”
The meat was shipped in bulk. It may have been repackaged with different labels after reaching stores. The products were distributed nationwide by A&D Foods.
- A&D Foods GOAT CUT 1-1/2″ 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods GOAT BURN SKIN ON CUT 1-1/2″ 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods SLICE RIBEYE 4oz 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods BEEF CHUCK THIN SLICED KBQ 4 MM 20.00 LBS
- A&D Foods BEEF OXTAIL CUT 10.00LBS
- A&D Foods BEEF SHORT RIBS SLD 3/8″ REGULAR 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods SHANKS BONE IN CUT 1.5 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK GROUND 10.00LBS
- A&D Foods PORK CHORIZO 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK CHOP B/I 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK FEET CUT 8 PCS 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK FEET CUT 6 PCS 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK RIB PIECES PREM 1″ 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK BOSTON DICED 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK BOSTON SLICE 1 INCH 20.00 LBS
- A&D Foods Menudo Mix 30.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK BOSTON THIN SLICED 3.5MM 20.00 LBS
- A&D Foods PORK HOCK SLICED 10.00 LBS
- A&D Foods Beef Ribs 4Bone 2″ C. Cut P/Caldo
- A&D Foods Beef Short Rib Thin Sliced
- A&D Foods Pork Boston Butt Sliced 4MM
- A&D Foods Beef Short Ribs SLD 3/8″ Premium C. Cut
- A&D Foods Beef Feet Cut
What to Do With the Recalled Meat
Without the benefit of proper inspection, the meats could be unknowingly contaminated with harmful bacteria or substances, or have undeclared allergens and ingredients. FSIS advises that the meat not be consumed and instead be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Food retailers and services should not sell or serve the meat. FSIS said it had not received any reports of illness. Anyone concerned about a related illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.
Customers with questions can contact Star Meat Delivery Inc. at 252-239-0610 or [email protected].
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY.
Reporting by Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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