Tyson Foods announced a recall of 93,679 pounds of raw ground beef for a “mirror-like material” found in the meat.
The company found the problem through complaints from customers who purchased the meat in grocery stores, according to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) news release on Wednesday. Tyson then notified the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service of the complaints.
RECALL ALERT: Tyson Foods has recalled nearly 94,000 pounds of Hill Country Fare and H-E-B ground beef products due to the possibility that it may contain “mirror-like” material. https://t.co/XMbXhzHYbv
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“There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products,” the news release says. “Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.” (RELATED: Beef Prices Are Going To Stay High – Here’s Why)
Affected meat includes 5-pound and 10-pound packages of Hill Country Fare Ground Beef 73% lean and 27% fat with a best by date of Nov. 25, and 5-pound packages of H-E-B ground chuck ground beef 80% lean and 20% fat, the news release said. The recalled products have the establishment number “EST. 245E” on the seam of the packaging.
The meat was sold at retailers in Texas including H-E-B, Joe V’s, Mi Tienda, and Central Market, according to USA Today. The products have since been removed from store shelves.