JBS USA Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA recalls 4,922 pounds of ground beef products from July 15, 2017, that may contain shredded Styrofoam packaging. No injuries reported.
Lower-risk recall
possible contamination with extraneous materials
What happened, in plain English
JBS USA is recalling ground beef products that may contain shredded Styrofoam packaging. This could pose a risk of choking or internal injury if consumed. The recall was initiated after foreign materials were found in the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275743-jbs-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-styrofoam-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275743-jbs-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-styrofoam-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #086-2017
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“JBS Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Styrofoam Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275743-jbs-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-styrofoam-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #086-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/jbs-usa-inc.-recalls-beef-products-due-possible-foreign-matter-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Shredded Styrofoam packaging could be ingested with the beef, potentially causing choking or internal injury. The foreign material was discovered in the product on July 29, 2017.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased ground beef products labeled 'CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT' with production date 7/15/17 and case code 541640 are affected. Those who ate the product are at low risk as no injuries have been reported.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for ground beef products labeled 'CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT' with production date 7/15/17 and case code 541640. These items were shipped from a North Carolina distribution center.
- Brand
JBS- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the label 'CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF GROUND CHUCK 80% LEAN 20% FAT' with production date 7/15/17 and case code 541640.
Discard Product
If the product matches the recall criteria, discard it immediately to avoid potential choking or injury.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of injury from eating this beef?
No injuries have been reported from consuming these products, but there is a potential risk of choking or internal injury from ingesting shredded Styrofoam.
How can I report a problem with this product?
Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or use the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
When was this recall initiated?
The recall was initiated on August 1, 2017, after foreign materials were discovered in the product on July 29, 2017.
Contact JBS
We’ve drafted a message you can send JBS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 086-2017 — JBS JBS Hello, I own a JBS that is covered by recall 086-2017 from JBS. 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 #086-2017 (August 1, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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