Shamrock Foods Company DBA Gold Canyon Meat Company Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Shamrock Foods recalls raw ground beef patties from Oct 2021 due to possible hard white plastic contamination. Products may be unsafe; throw away or return to store.
Use caution until it’s fixed
they may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of hard, white plastic
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Shamrock Foods is recalling approximately 6,876 pounds of raw ground beef patties produced in October 2021 because they may contain pieces of hard white plastic. This contamination could cause injury if ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275137-shamrock-ground-beef-recall-possible-hard-white-plastic-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275137-shamrock-ground-beef-recall-possible-hard-white-plastic-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #044-2021
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“Shamrock Ground Beef Recall: Possible Hard White Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275137-shamrock-ground-beef-recall-possible-hard-white-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #044-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/shamrock-foods-company-dba-gold-canyon-meat-company-recalls-raw-ground-beef-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The ground beef patties may contain pieces of hard white plastic that could be ingested. If plastic pieces are swallowed, they could cause choking, internal injuries, or blockages in the digestive tract.
Who’s affected
Restaurant customers in Arizona and California who purchased these ground beef patties between October 2021 and November 2021 are affected. People who ate the product without noticing plastic pieces are at risk of injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with labels indicating 'BEEF CHUCK PATTY, GROUND 6 OUNCE GOURMET PRIME' or similar names. Check for item numbers like '4512991' on the packaging. Products were produced on October 21, 2021.
- Brand
Shamrock Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Throw away or return the recalled ground beef patties to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for item numbers like '4512991' or '4757111' and look for the production date of October 21, 2021.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Sandy Kelly at (480) 564-6047 or Sandy_Kelly@ShamrockFoods.com for details.
Contact Shamrock Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Shamrock Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 044-2021 — Shamrock Foods Shamrock Foods Hello, I own a Shamrock Foods that is covered by recall 044-2021 from Shamrock Foods. The official recall notice states: These products 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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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 #044-2021 (November 15, 2021)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.