Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation FSIS Raw Beef Product Recall 2023
Cargill Meat Solutions CorporationIssued August 4, 2023Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — recalled per USDA on 8/4/2023. Reason: Product Contamination.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2023
- Brand
- Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
- Distribution
- 1 states
- Allergens
- eggs
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, Aug. 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of a raw beef product that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically soft, clear plastic. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The raw beef item was produced on July 25, 2023. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]: Approximately 1.5-lb. plastic tray packages containing “USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM ALDI, BEEF FOR CARNE PICADA” with a “Use or Freeze by” date of Aug. 22, 2023, Julian Date 206, and time stamp between 08:43 through 09:23. The product bears the establishment number Est. 85M on the back label. The product was available in select ALDI grocery stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it received a complaint from a retail store that soft, clear plastic was noticed in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume them. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the public health alert can call Cargill at 844-419-1574. Members of the media with questions can contact April Nelson, Cargill, at 952-913-5466. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - Approximately 1.5-lb. plastic tray packages containing “USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM ALDI, BEEF FOR CARNE PICADA” with a “Use or Freeze by” date of Aug. 22, 2023, Julian Date 206, and time stamp between 08:43 through 09:23.
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Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Product Contamination
Where was it sold1 state
Nationwide
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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. Nationwide
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.