The Noble Spoon Recalls Chicken and Beef Entrees for Inspection Issue
The Noble Spoon recalls ~289 lbs of chicken and beef entrees produced without federal inspection. Do not consume; discard or return to retailer.
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Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
What happened, in plain English
The Noble Spoon is recalling approximately 289 pounds of fresh beef and chicken entree products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and lack a USDA mark of inspection. The affected items have sell-by dates of February 3 or February 4, 2016. Consumers are urged not to eat these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275532-the-noble-spoon-recalls-chicken-and-beef-entrees-for-inspection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275532-the-noble-spoon-recalls-chicken-and-beef-entrees-for-inspection · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #012-2016
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“The Noble Spoon Recalls Chicken and Beef Entrees for Inspection Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275532-the-noble-spoon-recalls-chicken-and-beef-entrees-for-inspection. Based on USDA FSIS recall #012-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/noble-spoon-recalls-chicken-and-beef-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were produced without federal inspection, meaning they do not bear the required establishment number or USDA mark of inspection. While no adverse reactions have been reported, consuming uninspected meat and poultry products carries potential food safety risks that cannot be verified.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Marin and Sonoma counties in California who purchased fresh beef or chicken entrees from retail locations between January 27 and January 28, 2016. No adverse reactions have been confirmed, but anyone concerned should contact a healthcare provider.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 12-oz to 15-oz sealed plastic trays labeled with "The Noble Spoon" brand names such as Chicken Carbonara, Chicken Picatta, Meatloaf & Potatoes, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Campanelle Pasta Bolognese, Mexican Pot Roast, Chicken Enchiladas, or Chicken Burrito. Check the back of the packaging for sell-by dates of 02 03 or 02 04.
- Brand
The Noble Spoon- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat any of the recalled chicken or beef entrees immediately.
Discard or return items
Throw away the products or return them to the place where you purchased them.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California.
USDA FSIS distribution: “California”
States: California.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #012-2016 (January 30, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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