JBS Food Canada ULC Recalls Raw Boneless Beef Products Distributed without Benefit of Import Re-inspection
USDA FSIS recalls 38,406 pounds of boneless beef head meat products imported without proper import reinspection. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them.
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What happened, in plain English
JBS Food Canada is recalling approximately 38,406 pounds of raw boneless beef head meat products that were imported into the U.S. without undergoing required import reinspection. This recall is because the products may not have been properly inspected for safety before being sold, which could pose a risk of contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275248-jbs-food-canada-recalls-raw-boneless-beef-products-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275248-jbs-food-canada-recalls-raw-boneless-beef-products-due-to · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #018-2020
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“JBS Food Canada Recalls Raw Boneless Beef Products Due to Missing Import Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275248-jbs-food-canada-recalls-raw-boneless-beef-products-due-to. Based on USDA FSIS recall #018-2020 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/jbs-food-canada-ulc-recalls-raw-boneless-beef-products-distributed-without-benefit).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were imported without undergoing required USDA import reinspection, meaning they may not have been properly checked for safety before being sold. This could lead to potential contamination risks if the products were not inspected correctly.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these products from retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina. 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 'BALTER MEAT COMPANY 73/27 GROUND BEEF' in 80-lb. boxes containing eight 10-lb. chubs. Check for 'USE BY/FREEZE BY' dates of 08/09/2020, 08/10/2020, or 08/11/2020 and pack dates of 072020, 072120, or 072220. The products bear establishment number 'EST. 11126' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
JBS Food Canada- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Discard or return the recalled products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed reports of people getting sick from these products?
No, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Where can I find the list of retail locations that sold these products?
The retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls when available.
What should I do if I have these products in my freezer?
Discard the products immediately as they are not safe to consume.
Contact JBS Food Canada
We’ve drafted a message you can send JBS Food Canada to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 018-2020 — JBS Food Canada JBS Food Canada Hello, I own a JBS Food Canada that is covered by recall 018-2020 from JBS Food Canada. 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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Where this comes from
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 #018-2020 (July 30, 2020)
- 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.