Cargill Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination (2015)
Cargill Meat Solutions CorporationIssued April 10, 2015Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation Cargill Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — recalled per USDA on 4/10/2015. Reason: Product Contamination.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2015
- Brand
- Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
- Distribution
- 2 states
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
Clean prep surfaces
Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2015 Cargill Meat Solutions, a Wyalusing, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,294 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with blue string, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef patties were produced on April 6, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label] 5.3-lb. trays containing sixteen pieces of 85% Lean | 15% Fat MEADOWLAND FARMS Ground Beef 1/3 LB. PATTIES, with a use or freeze by date of April 18, 2015. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 9400 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to warehouse locations in Connecticut and Maryland. The problem was discovered when the establishment was cleaning and observed a cotton/poly blend blue string in one of the machines. The company then contacted their FSIS District Office, as it had reason to believe that some of the string may have ended up in the final product. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Cargill at 1-877-596-4069. Media with questions about the recall can contact Michael Martin, Director of Communications, at (316) 291-2126. Consumers who have purchased affected products have been contacted directly by the retailer. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem. Label
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Why it was recalled
Product Contamination
Where was it sold2 states
Connecticut, Maryland
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation is affected?
All units of Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation matching the description above are affected. Connecticut, Maryland
What should I do if I have the recalled Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.