**Hazard:** Foreign matter contamination
**Affected products:**
* 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products
* Produced on October 10, 2023
* Establishment number "EST. 38923"
**Distributor:** Skyline Provisions, Inc.
**Location:** Harvey, Ill.
**Recall date:** November 19, 2023
**Reason for recall:**
The recall was initiated after Skyline Provisions, Inc. received customer complaints about finding foreign matter in the raw ground beef products. The foreign matter may be small, hard pieces of plastic.
**Health risk:**
Consumption of the affected products may pose a choking hazard.
**What consumers should do:**
Consumers should not consume the recalled raw ground beef products. They should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
**Additional information:**
Skyline Provisions, Inc. is notifying its customers about the recall through a press release and customer notifications. The company is also working with retailers to remove the recalled products from store shelves.
**Consumers with questions about the recall can contact:**
Skyline Provisions, Inc.
1-847-331-9600
**For more information about food recalls, please visit:**
* The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
* The FSIS recall database:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls
what ground beef is being recalled from walmart?
As of today, November 20, 2023, there is no active recall for ground beef products sold at Walmart. However, it is always a good idea to check the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website for the latest recall information before purchasing ground beef. To ensure the safety of your ground beef purchases, follow these tips:
* **Purchase ground beef from reputable sources.** Avoid buying ground beef from uninspected sources, such as roadside stands or butcher shops that do not have a USDA inspection seal.
* **Choose ground beef with a deep red color and a fine, even texture.** Avoid ground beef that has a brown or gray color, a slimy texture, or visible fat or gristle.
* **Store ground beef properly.** Refrigerate ground beef promptly after purchase. Use ground beef within 2 days of purchase, or freeze it for up to 4 months.
* **Cook ground beef to the proper temperature.** Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) as measured with a food thermometer.
By following these tips, you can help to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.
What is the massive recall on ground beef?
The most recent large-scale recall of ground beef occurred in September 2023, when American Foods Group, LLC, doing business as Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC, recalled 58,281 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. This recall was initiated after a sample batch of the beef tested positive for the bacteria. Symptoms of STEC infection can include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and bloody stool. These symptoms can last for several days and can be severe enough to require hospitalization. The recall affected ground beef that was produced on August 14, 2023, and was shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio.
The FSIS recommends that consumers check the label of their ground beef to see if it was recalled. If the ground beef was recalled, consumers should not eat it and should throw it away. Consumers can also return the recalled ground beef to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The FSIS also recommends that consumers follow these four steps to prevent foodborne illness:
1. **Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood.**
2. **Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your refrigerator to avoid cross-contamination.**
3. **Cook food to the proper temperatures.** Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
4. **Refrigerate leftovers promptly within two hours of cooking or serving.**
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