The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Class I recall for 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork, and goat products produced by Star Meat Delivery Inc. due to the absence of federal inspection and the use of a false establishment number (EST. 1363).
The recalled products were distributed under the A&D Foods label to restaurants and retail locations across the United States. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers are advised not to consume or serve the affected items, as they may pose serious health risks, including contamination or undeclared allergens. The FSIS has classified the recall as High-Class I, indicating a reasonable probability of causing adverse health consequences or death.
No confirmed illnesses or injuries have been linked to the recalled products as of the FSIS announcement. Consumers with concerns should contact their healthcare provider.
Production and Distribution Details
The recalled meat products were produced on various dates before September 22 and shipped to A&D Foods, a Georgia-based distributor. The items were packaged in vacuum-sealed bags and placed into cardboard boxes of varying weights. Some retail locations may have repackaged the products with their own labels, which could obscure the original packaging.
The following products are included in the recall:
- Goat cuts (e.g., goat burn skin-on cut, goat cut 1-1/2")
- Beef products (e.g., ribeye, chuck thin sliced, oxtail, short ribs, shanks, beef feet)
- Pork products (e.g., ground pork, chorizo, chops, feet, ribs, boston butt, hock, menudo mix)
The FSIS has warned that any product bearing the false establishment number EST. 1363 should be considered unsafe and misbranded. The recall is ongoing, and additional products may be added as more information becomes available.
Regulatory Response and Consumer Guidance
The FSIS has advised consumers who may have purchased the recalled products to dispose of them immediately or return them to the place of purchase. Restaurants and retailers are instructed to remove the items from inventory and follow proper disposal protocols.
The FSIS has not provided further details on the potential health hazards associated with the uninspected products but noted that food produced without federal oversight may contain harmful bacteria, undeclared allergens, or other contaminants. The agency has not specified whether criminal or civil penalties will be pursued against Star Meat Delivery Inc.
This recall is the latest in a series of food safety actions taken by federal agencies in 2024, including recalls for undeclared allergens and contamination risks in other meat and snack products.