CLASS III Food recall · Reported 17 Mar 2015 · USDA FSIS

Notification Report 047-2015 (Buffalo Jerky) recalled

Alewel's Country Meats is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 17 Mar 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Recall details

Recall number: FSIS-047-2015
Recalling firm: Alewel's Country Meats
Classification: Class III
Status: Completed
Recall initiated: 17 Mar 2015
Reported: 17 Mar 2015
USDA notice type: Closed Recall
Reason category: Labeling Errors
Product category: Jerky

Timeline

17 Mar 2015	Recall initiated by company
17 Mar 2015	Published in enforcement report	+0 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Array. WASHINGTON, March 17, 2015 Alewels Country Meats, a Warrensburg, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 134 pounds of beef products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product was produced using the wrong inspection legend. The Buffalo Jerky items have a Use By date of 06-12-15, 05-11-15, or 04-02-15, with production dates of 12-11-14, 11-11-14, and 10-02-14. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label] 12-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages containing 1 oz. of BUFFALO JERKY. 26-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages containing 2 oz. of BUFFALO JERKY. 96-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages containing 4 oz. BUFFALO JERKY. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 5766 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to retail locations in Missouri. The problem was discovered during verification activities by FSIS personnel. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Randy Alewel, President, at (660) 747-8261. Consumers with food safety questions

Product as listed by the USDA

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Where it was distributed

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Where was it sold?

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What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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