CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 May 2018 · USDA FSIS

Ground Beef Products recalled by Swift Beef

Swift Beef is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 2 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Recall details

Recall number: FSIS-035-2018
Recalling firm: Swift Beef
Classification: Class II
Status: Completed
Recall initiated: 2 May 2018
Reported: 2 May 2018
USDA notice type: Closed Recall
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Ground Beef

Timeline

2 May 2018	Recall initiated by company
2 May 2018	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: This release was updated on May 4, 2018 to reflect clarifications to the product labels. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2018 JBS USA, Inc., a Lenoir, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,464 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on March 22, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 3-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT with product code 95051, UPC: 011110975645, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN - 20% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95052, UPC: 011110977342, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 3-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95053, UPC of 011110975690, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing PRIVATE SELECTION ANGUS BEEF 80% LEAN - 20% FAT GROUND CHUCK with product code 95054, UPC: 011110971395, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND ROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT GROUND BEEF with product code 95055, UPC: 011110969484, and a Sell By date of 4/9/2018. 1-lb. tray packages containing Kroger GROUND SIRLOIN 90% LEAN 10% FAT GROUND BEEF and product code 95056, UPC: 011110975638, and a Sell By date of 4/9/

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the USDA

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Where it was distributed

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Stores named: Kroger

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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.

More recalls from Swift Beef

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Nov 2018Food	CLASS I	Ground Beef Products recalled by Swift Beef	Swift Beef	E. coli
26 Dec 2017Food	CLASS I	Beef Stew Products recalled by Swift Beef	Swift Beef	Foreign Material

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3 Jun 2025Food	HEALTH ALERT	Ground Beef Products recalled by NPC Processing	NPC Processing	E. coli
1 May 2025Food	HEALTH ALERT	Bismillah Halal Meats Ground Beef recalled by FSIS	FSIS	E. coli