King's Command Recalls Ground Beef for Metal Contamination
King's Command Foods recalls ~26,138 lbs of fully cooked beef products due to possible metal contamination. Do not consume.
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What happened, in plain English
King's Command Foods, LLC is recalling approximately 26,138 pounds of various fully cooked beef products because they may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal objects. The recall was prompted by consumer complaints reporting the discovery of metal in the meat. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275677-king-s-command-recalls-ground-beef-for-metal-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275677-king-s-command-recalls-ground-beef-for-metal-contamination · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #023-2017
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“King's Command Recalls Ground Beef for Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275677-king-s-command-recalls-ground-beef-for-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #023-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kings-command-foods-llc.-recalls-beef-products-due-possible-foreign-matter-0).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain extraneous materials, such as metal objects, which pose a physical hazard if consumed. Ingesting such items can cause serious injury or illness, although the record notes no confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions to date.
Who’s affected
This recall affects consumers and institutions that received shipments from King's Command Foods, LLC., specifically those with products shipped to Department of Defense facilities nationwide. While no injuries have been confirmed, anyone who purchased these specific beef products is at risk of ingesting foreign matter.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for fully cooked beef products produced on October 13 and 24, 2016, bearing establishment number EST. M1515A inside the USDA mark of inspection. Specific items include 28-lb. case bulk packages of Fully Cooked Meatballs (case codes 72354, 72355), various 15-lb. and 10-lb. case packages of Southern Fried Beef Steak Fritters, Country Fried Breaded Beef Fingers, and B-E-K-O Country Fried Beef Fingers with specific case codes listed in the record.
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King's Command Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat any of the recalled beef products immediately.
Discard or return items
Throw away the products or return them to the place where they were purchased.
Contact recall hotline
Call the King's Command Foods recall hotline at (800) 325-4164 if you have questions about the recall.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact King's Command Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send King's Command Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 023-2017 — King's Command Foods King's Command Recalls Ground Beef for Metal Contamination Hello, I own a King's Command Recalls Ground Beef for Metal Contamination that is covered by recall 023-2017 from King's Command Foods. 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 #023-2017 (March 9, 2017)
- 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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