Beef Patties Recalled Over Possible Contamination
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A recall has been issued for a type of packaged beef patty sold at Walmart stores in several states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The Huisken Meat Company says it is recalling 89,568 pounds of "Sam's Choice Black Angus Vidalia Onion Patties" because of possible contamination.
According to the company, pieces of wood were found in the onions used as ingredients in the patties during "a normal safety control procedure."
They reported the discovery to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The frozen patties come in quantities of six, in cardboard packaging, and have the SKU number 078742028989, Est # 394A.
They also have the "Best if used by" dates of 5/17/16 or 5/29/16 or 06/11/16.
No injuries to consumers have been reported.
In a statement, Huisken's Vice President of Sales and Marketing Michael Riley, said, "The safety of our products is our first concern and we will redouble our efforts to ensure the safety of the ingredients we buy for our products. Although we believe the likelihood is low that this product contains foreign material, we knew it was essential to report the issue to FSIS and initiate a voluntary recall. We are cooperating fully with federal inspection officials and will do everything possible to prevent this from occurring in the future."
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Anyone with questions about the recall can contact the company's customer service line at 618-857-4011.
Customers who purchased the product can return it to the store for a full refund.