USDA FSIS recall · Reported March 31, 2018
PFP Enterprises LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Patterson Tmp Operating, LLC recalled WASHINGTON, March 31, 2018 PFP Enterprises, LLC, also doing business as Texas Meat Packer… - a critical-severity action.
PFP Enterprises LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection was recalled by Patterson Tmp Operating, LLC in March 31, 2018. Reason: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #028-2018 with the USDA FSIS before acting.
The recall
Patterson Tmp Operating, LLC issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- March 31, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #028-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Meat & Poultry recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 1,672 meat & poultry recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2018 PFP Enterprises, LLC, also doing business as Texas Meat Packers, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,146 pounds of raw beef products that were produced and packaged without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen and fresh beef items were produced on March 23-24, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 5-
Reason for recall
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Closed |
| Recall number | 028-2018 |
| Date reported | March 31, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Patterson Tmp Operating, LLC |
| Affected scope | 7,146 pounds |
| Distribution | Alabama; Arkansas; Indiana; Louisiana; Mississippi; Missouri; Oklahoma; Texas; Wisconsin |
| Official source | USDA FSIS notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (028-2018) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official USDA FSIS notice before acting. USDA FSIS notice
- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
This page summarizes the official USDA FSIS record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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