JBS USA, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
JBS USA recalls ground beef products from March 2018 that may contain hard plastic. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should discard or return them to the store.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic
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What happened, in plain English
JBS USA is recalling approximately 35,464 pounds of ground beef products that may contain hard plastic pieces. This recall is due to a consumer finding plastic in one product, but there have been no confirmed injuries or illnesses from eating these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275825-jbs-ground-beef-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination-in-products.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275825-jbs-ground-beef-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination-in-products · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #035-2018
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“JBS Ground Beef Recall: Possible Hard Plastic Contamination in Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275825-jbs-ground-beef-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination-in-products. Based on USDA FSIS recall #035-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/jbs-usa-inc.-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-foreign-matter-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard involves hard plastic pieces that could be accidentally swallowed, potentially causing choking or internal injuries. The problem was discovered after a consumer found plastic in one product, but there have been no confirmed cases of injury or illness.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought the recalled ground beef products from Kroger, Private Selection Angus, or other retailers between March 2018 and April 2018. People who have the products in their freezers are at risk if they consume them.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with a Sell By date of April 9, 2018, and product codes 95051-95064 or 95057-95058. These items were sold at Kroger, Private Selection Angus, or other retailers in the U.S. between March 2018 and April 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase to avoid potential harm from hard plastic pieces.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from eating these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consuming these products, but hard plastic pieces could cause choking or internal injuries if swallowed.
How can I check if my ground beef is part of this recall?
Look for products with a Sell By date of April 9, 2018, and product codes 95051-95064 or 95057-95058. These items were sold at Kroger, Private Selection Angus, or other retailers between March 2018 and April 2018.
Do I need to throw away products that were frozen?
Yes, the recall states that products may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. Discard or return these products to avoid potential harm from hard plastic pieces.
Contact JBS
We’ve drafted a message you can send JBS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 035-2018 — JBS JBS USA, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Hello, I own a JBS USA, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination that is covered by recall 035-2018 from JBS. 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 #035-2018 (May 2, 2018)
- 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.
- 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.