Late Friday night, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Cincinnati, Ohio-based John Morrell, and Co. was voluntarily recalling over 210, 606 pounds of ready-to-eat beef franks products after receiving three customer complaints of metal objects in the beef frank product packages.
The FSIS was notified on Friday, May 19, 2017, and a Class II recall was issued, meaning the health risk is low. The beef franks items were produced on January 26, 2017. The following products are subject to recall nationwide:
14 oz. sealed film packages containing “Nathan’s SKINLESS 8 BEEF FRANKS,” with a Use By date of Aug. 19, 2017.
16 oz. sealed film packages containing “Curtis BEEF MASTER Beef Franks,” with a Use By date of June 15, 2017.
To date, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. They should either be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The FSIS routinely makes effectiveness checks to be sure the companies recalling products have followed through in removing them from the marketplace. Consumers with questions about the recall can call 1 (877) 933-4625.
