Food Safety/Recalls

Fairbank Reconstruction Corp. recalling ground beef products


Please check your inventory for the following food recall.  There is a possibility that your program may have received these items in food salvage, local donations, purchases or food drives.  Please dispose of all recalled items.
 
  • On May 12, Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., an Ashville, NY, establishment, voluntarily recalled approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic.
  • The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • The products were produced on May 3, and were distributed to retail establishments in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York.
  • The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints.
  • FSIS has not received any consumer complaints at this time. No injuries have been reported at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician.
For full details on the recall, please visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_015_2008_Release/index.asp  

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