20,000 pounds of beef sold in California, three other states recalled
More than 20,000 pounds of beef that was imported from Uruguay and sold in California, Arizona, Oregon and Washington is being recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
The beef was imported by South American Meat Inc., also known as 5Gogi LLC of Commerce, California, and sold to distributors, restaurants, retailers and institutions in the four states, the USDA said.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said that the meat was not presented for inspection when it was shipped into the United States.
The items were imported about March 17, 2024. They are marked Frigorifico Casa Blanca S.A. Aguja.
The frozen beef packages are labeled: Chuck Roll with case code JP0001; Short Rib with case code JP0002; Cube Roll with case code JP0003; Striploin with case code JP0004; Flap Meat with case code JP0005; Shoulder Clod with case code JP0006; Tenderloin with case code JP0007; Oyster Blade with case code JP0008; and Brisket with case code JP0009.
They also have 58 printed inside the Uruguay inspection mark and on the vacuum sealed packaging.
The USDA said there have been no reports of adverse reaction due to eating the meat but urged anyone in possession of the beef not to consume or serve it.
"These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase," the recall notice said.
People with questions can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov.
Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com
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