NATIONWIDE — Seasoned beef shipped to Taco Bell restaurant locations nationwide is under recall after customers reported finding "extraneous materials" in the product, the Department of Agriculture said Monday.
- Seasoned beef could contain metal shavings, federal food officials say
- Distributors sent seasoned beef to Taco Bell restaurants nationwide
- USDA concerned cases of beef could still be in restaurant refrigerators
The seasoned beef, produced by Columbus, Ohio-based Kenosha Beef International from September 20 to October 4, was shipped in cases containing eight 5-pound plastic bags labeled "Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Taco and Burrito Filling," the Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a news release. They have use-by dates of "L2 11/4/19" to "L2 11/18/19" and have establishment number "EST. 10130" on the case.
The FSIS said the beef could be contaminated with metal shavings. The company notified officials Saturday, saying it had received three customer complaints.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury, FSIS said.
Officials are urging restaurants that may have these specific cases in stock to throw them out or return them.
Consumers who have questions or concerns about the recall can call Dennis Vignieri, president and CEO of Kenosha Beef International, at (262) 859-2272, ext. 1205.