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USDA FSIS recall · Reported April 2, 2019

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Patties due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Product Contamination

Recall #
040-2019
Affected scope
9,898 pounds
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AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. recalled 14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of “CN FU… - a moderate-severity action.

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Patties due to Possible Foreign Matter Cont… was recalled by AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. in April 2, 2019. Reason: Product Contamination. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #040-2019 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. issued this moderate-severity USDA FSIS recall-Product Contamination.

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
April 2, 2019
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #040-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This USDA FSIS action (record #040-2019) was formally reported on April 2, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Closed. AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 9,898 pounds.

The documented reason for this recall is: Product Contamination Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.

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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 1,669 meat & poultry recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

9,898 pounds

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of “CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES CARAMEL COLOR ADDED” with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334.

Reason for recall

Product Contamination

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Closed
Recall number 040-2019
Date reported April 2, 2019
Date initiated April 2, 2019
Recalling firm AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.
Affected scope 9,898 pounds
Distribution Not disclosed
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 (040-2019) 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
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of “CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES CARAMEL COLOR ADDED” with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334.. Recalled by AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.. Units affected: 9,898 pounds.
Why was this product recalled?
Product Contamination
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on April 2, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 040-2019.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (040-2019) against your product. Visit the official USDA FSIS website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Two federal-filing-derived peer sets for this notice, both outside the same recalling firm and filing state so the neighborhoods are not firm or geographic containment.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: USDA FSIS, reported April 2, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.