Readfield Meats Recalls Beef Trimming Products for Possible Adulteration
Readfield Meats recalls approximately 45,985 pounds of beef trimmings for cooking only due to possible adulteration. Products may contain foodborne pathogens if not properly processed.
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What happened, in plain English
Readfield Meats is recalling beef trimming products that were labeled 'For Cooking Only' because they might not have been properly processed to remove harmful bacteria. These products could be unsafe if consumed without further cooking at a federally inspected facility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275713-readfield-meats-recalls-beef-trimming-products-for-possible-adulteration.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275713-readfield-meats-recalls-beef-trimming-products-for-possible-adulteration · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #057-2017
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“Readfield Meats Recalls Beef Trimming Products for Possible Adulteration.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275713-readfield-meats-recalls-beef-trimming-products-for-possible-adulteration. Based on USDA FSIS recall #057-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/readfield-meats-inc.-recalls-beef-trimming-products-due-possible-adulteration).
Why it’s dangerous
The beef trimmings were intended for further processing at a federally inspected facility to kill harmful bacteria. However, they were sold to non-inspected establishments where this step might not have been completed, potentially leaving harmful bacteria in the product.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased these beef trimmings for cooking only from retailers in Texas between May 2015 and May 2017. People who use these products in home kitchens without proper food safety practices are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for beef trimmings labeled 'For Cooking Only' with establishment number EST. 13126 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were sold in Texas from May 2015 to May 2017.
- Brand
Readfield Meats- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Throw away or return the recalled beef trimmings to the place of purchase.
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 Texas.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Texas”
States: Texas.
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.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
Contact Readfield Meats
We’ve drafted a message you can send Readfield Meats to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 057-2017 — Readfield Meats Recalls Beef Trimming Products for Possible Adulteration Hello, I own a Readfield Meats Recalls Beef Trimming Products for Possible Adulteration that is covered by recall 057-2017 from Readfield 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 #057-2017 (May 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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