CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Oct 2019 · USDA FSIS
Seasoned Beef Products recalled by Kenosha Beef International
Kenosha Beef International is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 14 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-097-2019
- Recalling firm
- Kenosha Beef International
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 14 Oct 2019
- Reported
- 14 Oct 2019
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Oct 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. WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2019 Kenosha Beef International, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The seasoned beef items were produced on various dates from Sept. 20, 2019 to Oct. 4, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] Cases containing eight 5-lb. plastic bags of TACO BELL SEASONED BEEF Taco and Burrito Filling with use by dates of L2 11/4/19 to L2 11/18/19. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 10130 on the case. These items were shipped to five distribution centers, and from there shipped to restaurant locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS on Oct. 12, 2019, that it received three customer complaints. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurant refrigerators. Restaurants who have purchased these products are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make c
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
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Stores named: Taco Bell
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2019 Kenosha Beef International, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The seasoned beef items were produced on various dates from Sept. 20, 2019 to Oct. 4, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] Cases containing eight 5-lb. plastic bags of TACO BELL SEASONED BEEF Taco and Burrito Filling with use by dates of L2 11/4/19 to L2 11/18/19. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 10130 on the case. These items were shipped to five distribution centers, and from there shipped to restaurant locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS on Oct. 12, 2019, that it received three customer complaints. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurant refrigerators. Restaurants who have purchased these products are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make c
Where was it sold?
Array
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.