CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Nov 2019 · USDA FSIS

Ground Beef Products recalled by Central Valley Meat

Central Valley Meat is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Recall details

Recall number: FSIS-113-2019
Recalling firm: Central Valley Meat
Classification: Class I
Status: Completed
Recall initiated: 15 Nov 2019
Reported: 15 Nov 2019
USDA notice type: Closed Recall
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Ground Beef

Timeline

15 Nov 2019	Recall initiated by company
15 Nov 2019	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. EDITORS NOTE: FSIS and our public health partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health officials, are investigating a Salmonella Dublin outbreak. Please note that FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses associated with this outbreak and their sources and additional product may be recalled. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2019 Central Valley Meat Co., Inc., a Hanford, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 34,222 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Dublin, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef items were produced on July 23, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 1-lb. chub packages of STATER BROS. 100% PURE GROUND BEEF 96% LEAN 4% FAT with lot 2049 on the retail label; lot 19204 on the case label; and Use By 08-14-19. 2-lb. chub packages of STATER BROS. 100% PURE GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN 7% FAT with lot 2049 on the retail label; lot 19204 on the case label; and Use By 08-14-19. 20-lb. cases containing STATER BROS 93/7 Ground Beef 10# Chub 10 Lb. Chubs/ 2 Count with lot 19204 on the case label and Use By 08-14-19. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 6063A printed on the retail labels next to the lot number and inside the USDA mark of inspection on the case labels. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. FSIS was notifie

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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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