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USDA FSIS recall · Reported April 18, 2015

B & R Meat Processing Recalls Pork Products Due to Possible Processing Deviation and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination

Processing Defect; Product Contamination

Recall #
064-2015
Affected scope
313 pounds
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B & R Meat Processing recalled EDITORS NOTE: Details of this recall were updated on April 22, 2015 to reflect additional… - a critical-severity action.

B & R Meat Processing Recalls Pork Products Due to Possible Processing Deviation and … was recalled by B & R Meat Processing in April 18, 2015. Reason: Processing Defect; Product Contamination. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #064-2015 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

B & R Meat Processing issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Processing Defect; Product Contamination.

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
April 18, 2015
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #064-2015 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 1,672 meat & poultry recalls on record

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

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

EDITORS NOTE: Details of this recall were updated on April 22, 2015 to reflect additional product. WASHINGTON, April 18, 2015 B & R Meat Processing, a Winslow, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,129 pounds of pork products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The cured and uncured pork items were produced on various date

Reason for recall

Processing Defect; 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 Critical (Class I)
Status Closed
Recall number 064-2015
Date reported April 18, 2015
Date initiated April 18, 2015
Recalling firm B & R Meat Processing
Affected scope 313 pounds
Distribution Arkansas
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 (064-2015) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
EDITORS NOTE: Details of this recall were updated on April 22, 2015 to reflect additional product. WASHINGTON, April 18, 2015 B & R Meat Processing, a Winslow, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,129 pounds of pork products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The cured and uncured pork items were produced on various date. Recalled by B & R Meat Processing. Units affected: 313 pounds.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Processing Defect; Product Contamination
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on April 18, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 064-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Arkansas.
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.

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