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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published March 17, 2023

Hoyo, SBC Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Beef Sambusa Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Hoyo, SBC recalls approximately 1,046 pounds of frozen beef sambusa products that may contain thin wire-like metal. Consumers should throw away or return items to the place of purchase.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #008-2023Meat & poultryHoyo, SBC ›
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What happened, in plain English

Hoyo, SBC is recalling frozen beef sambusa products that may contain thin wire-like metal. This contamination could cause injury if the metal is ingested. The recall affects products sold in Minnesota schools in late 2022 and early 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275043-hoyo-sbc-recalls-frozen-beef-sambusa-due-to-possible-metal.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275043-hoyo-sbc-recalls-frozen-beef-sambusa-due-to-possible-metal · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #008-2023

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“Hoyo, SBC Recalls Frozen Beef Sambusa Due to Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275043-hoyo-sbc-recalls-frozen-beef-sambusa-due-to-possible-metal. Based on USDA FSIS recall #008-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hoyo-sbc-recalls-frozen-ready-eat-beef-sambusa-product-due-possible-foreign-matter).

Why it’s dangerous

Thin wire-like metal could be ingested during food preparation, potentially causing injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. The metal was found on the outside of the product but not embedded.

Who’s affected

Schools in Minnesota that received the product are most at risk. Consumers who purchased the recalled items should check their labels for the specific lot codes.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for bulk boxes labeled 'HOYO Beef Sambusa Ground Beef Pastry with Onions and Spices' with lot codes N341-S or N333-S. The product was produced in December 2022 or February 2023 and shipped to schools in Minnesota.

  • Brand
    Hoyo, SBC
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using it now

    Throw away or return the recalled beef sambusa products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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Questions people ask

Is there a risk of serious injury from this contamination?

The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but thin wire-like metal could cause injury if ingested.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check for bulk boxes labeled 'HOYO Beef Sambusa Ground Beef Pastry with Onions and Spices' with lot codes N341-S or N333-S, produced in December 2022 or February 2023.

Should schools still serve this product?

Schools are urged not to serve this product as it may be in school freezers.

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Contact Hoyo, SBC

We’ve drafted a message you can send Hoyo, SBC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 008-2023 — Hoyo, SBC Hoyo, SBC

Hello,

I own a Hoyo, SBC that is covered by recall 008-2023 from Hoyo, SBC.

The official recall notice states: This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #008-2023 (March 17, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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