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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published November 16, 2022

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Tyson Fresh Meats recalls 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products from November 2022 that may contain reflective mirror-like material. Consumers are urged not to consume these items and should discard or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #042-2022Meat & poultryTyson Fresh Meats ›
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What happened, in plain English

Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling approximately 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products that may contain reflective mirror-like material. This contamination could pose a risk if ingested, so consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275066-tyson-fresh-meats-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275066-tyson-fresh-meats-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #042-2022

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“Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Mirror-Like Foreign Material.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275066-tyson-fresh-meats-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible. Based on USDA FSIS recall #042-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-fresh-meats-inc--recalls-raw-ground-beef-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).

Why it’s dangerous

The ground beef products may contain reflective mirror-like material, which could be a foreign object that poses a risk if ingested. This material was discovered through consumer complaints about finding unusual items in the products.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased these ground beef products between November 2 and November 25, 2022, from retail locations in Texas. Those who have the products in their refrigerators or freezers are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products labeled with 'HILL COUNTRY FARE GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN/ 27% FAT' or 'H-E-B GROUND CHUCK GROUND BEEF 80% LEAN/ 20% FAT' with a best before date of November 25, 2022. These items have the establishment number 'EST. 245E' on the seam of the chub.

  • Brand
    Tyson Fresh Meats
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Discard or return the recalled ground beef products to avoid potential ingestion of foreign material.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

What products are affected by this recall?

The recalled products include 10-lb and 5-lb chubs of 'HILL COUNTRY FARE GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN/ 27% FAT' with a best before date of November 25, 2022, and 5-lb chubs of 'H-E-B GROUND CHUCK GROUND BEEF 80% LEAN/ 20% FAT'.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check for the establishment number 'EST. 245E' on the seam of the chub and look for the specific product labels mentioned in the recall notice.

Is there a risk of injury from consuming these products?

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, but the products may contain foreign material that could pose a risk if ingested.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Tyson Fresh Meats to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 042-2022 — Tyson Fresh Meats Tyson Fresh Meats

Hello,

I own a Tyson Fresh Meats that is covered by recall 042-2022 from Tyson Fresh Meats.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #042-2022 (November 16, 2022)
  • 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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