A new update for stores that may have sold Rancho Feeding Corporation beef products because they were made from diseased and unsound animals has been issued by the USDA. A complete list of the recalled items can be found at the USDA site. While the recall is considered nationwide, the states on the list include Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington state, and Wyoming. The stores that have nationwide, state wide, or area wide distribution now stands at 23. The stores added to the list include Circle K stores in California, Pavilions in California, Safeway in Arizona, California, and … [Read more...]
USDA Statement on Rancho Feeding Corporation Recall
The USDA released a statement on Thursday about the Rancho Feeding Corporation beef recall. The agency said earlier that the facility "processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection." The USDA's Office of the Inspector General is conducting an investigation into the matter for possible criminal activities. The 27-word statement said that the USDA's FSIS "inspectors were present at Rancho Feeds during normal operations as required by law. The ongoing investigation is associated with the company's intermittent circumvention of inspection requirements." The recall of 8.7 million pounds of beef and veal products is now nationwide. There have been several secondary recalls of products made with the recalled … [Read more...]
Walmart in U.S. Also Recalls El Monterey Taquitos
El Monterey Taquitos and Tornados were recalled in Canada a few days ago because they sourced a "small quantity" of beef from Rancho Feeding Corporation. That company processed diseased and unsound animals without federal inspection so it is considered unwholesome and adulterated. Now Walmart is recalling some Taquitos that were sold in the U.S. that may contain some Rancho beef. The recalled products are El Monterey Steak and Cheese Flour Taquitos in the 28 count size. The UPC number is 071007 40389 7 and best if used by dates are 05/05/2014, 05/17/2014, 05/20/2014, 05/22/2014, 06/07/2014, 10/08/2014, 10/11/2014, 10/16/2014, 10/21/2014, and 12/12/2014. Also recalled are Steak and Cheese Flour Taquitos in 10 count size with UPC number 071007 40345 3 and best if used by date of … [Read more...]
Still More Retail Locations for Recalled Rancho Feeding Beef
The USDA has issued more retail locations for stores, food shelves, churches, and other locations that may have received the recalled Rancho Feeding Corporation beef. The new list is 68 pages long, with more than 1600 stores. The list is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city. The large nationwide, state-wide, or area-wide chains that sold the beef include Associated Fresh Markets in Utah, Bel Air in California, Food 4 Less in California, Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada, Foodsco in California, Fred Meyer in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state, Fry's Food and Drug in Arizona, Fry's Marketplace in Arizona, and Jay C in Indiana. Other stores include Kroger in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, … [Read more...]
In Canada, Taquitos and Tornados Recalled for Unwholesomeness
More products that were made with recalled Rancho Feeding Corporation beef have been recalled. In Canada, El Monterey brand Taquitos and Tornados® are being recalled because they were made with the Rancho beef that was made of diseased and unsound animals and processed without the benefit of federal inspection. The products were sold nationally. The recalled products are El Monterey Beef & Cheese Taquitos - Flour Tortillas in 20 count packages. The UPC number is 0 71007 40650 8 and codes on the product are 5/19/2014, 10/14/2014, and 10/17/2014. Also recalled are Ranchero Steak Tornados® in 4.5 pound packages (24 count). The UPC number is 1 00 71007 86390 2 and codes on the product are 13 135, 13 281, and 13 287. If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Return them to the … [Read more...]
Rancho Feeding Corporation Beef Recall Goes Nationwide
The recall of 8.7 million pounds of beef processed by Rancho Feeding Corporation now covers the entire nation, according to the USDA. The firm processed beef from diseased and unsound animals and did it without any federal inspection. The products are considered adulterated because they are unsound, unwholesome or otherwise are unfit for human consumption and must be removed from commerce. The products have, unfortunately, been made into other products. Nestles recalled some of their Hot Pockets today and beef jerky in Canada has been recalled. FSIS says that the recalled product was shipped to distribution centers and retail establishments nationwide. The updated retail list is now at more than 1,000 locations. Retail establishments may issue their own recalls. Walmart and Kroger have … [Read more...]
In Canada, Beef Jerky Made from Rancho Feeding Products Recalled
In Canada, Tillamook Country Smoker beef jerky products by Crown Star Food Distributors and Wallace & Carey are being recalled because they were made from Rancho Feeding Corporation products. Rancho processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without federal inspection. The products are considered adulterated and unsound and unfit for human consumption. The recalled products include Tillamook Country Smoker Teriyaki Beef Jerky in 75 count (various weights) size. The UPC number is 0 51943 25080 9 and the codes on the products are 12053 and 22053. Also recalled are Tillamook Country Smoker Loonies Beef Jerky in 80 count (various weight) size. The UPC number is 0 51943 47941 5 and the codes on the product are 11443, 21443, 11573, and 21573. No illnesses have … [Read more...]
Walmart, Giant, Other Stores Recall Nestle Hot Pockets
The huge Rancho Feeding Corporation beef recall has started to trickle down to the secondary level. Last week, 8.7 million pounds of beef products processed by that corporation were recalled because the company processed diseased and unsound animals without the benefit of federal inspection. Some of that beef was used in other consumer products and those recalls are starting. Some Nestle Hot Pockets are being recalled because a small quantity of meat used at the Nestle Chatworth, California plant came from Rancho Feeding Corporation. They were sold at Walmart, Stop & Shop, Martin's, and Giant's stores. The recalled products are Hot Pockets brand Philly Steak and Cheese in two sizes. The 9 ounce size has UPC number 4369507107 and batch numbers 3021544512 with best before March … [Read more...]
More Retail Locations for Recalled Rancho Feeding Beef Released
The USDA has issued a huge list of more retail locations, food shelves, and other facilities that may have sold or carried the Rancho Feeding Corporation beef that was recalled for being unwholesome. The beef was processed from diseased and unsound animals without the benefit of federal inspection. You can see the long list at the USDA web site; look at it carefully. There are 975 facilities listed in California, two in Alabama, 9 in Florida, 3 in Mississippi, 1 in New Mexico, 2 in Oregon, and 4 in Washington state. Some of the large retailers listed include Walmart, Kroger, T&C Food Mart, Kwik Mart, Circle K, G&G, and Stop N' Save. Other locations include food banks and churches. If you purchased any of the recalled products, which include oxtail, tripe, liver, feet, veal … [Read more...]
Kroger Stores Recall Rancho Feeding Corporation Ground Beef
Kroger is recalling Jensen Meat Company ground beef patties that were processed by Rancho Feeding Corporation. That facility processed diseased and unsound animals without the benefit of full federal inspection so a recall was issued for all of its products made in 2013. The products were sold at Frys, Ralphs, Food4Less, FoodsCo, and Smiths. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. Kroger is asking consumers to check their freezers for eight recalled pre-packaged, frozen Kroger Ground Beef products with a "use by" date of no later than July 13, 2014. The products include Family Pack, 80% lean ground beef patties in 5 pound packages, Family Pack 73% lean patties in 5 pound packages, and Ground Beef Mini Sliders 85% lean in 2.5 pound … [Read more...]
