Lower riskMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published July 13, 2019
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Recalls Beef Meatloaf for Possible Metal Contamination
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods recalls 3,490 pounds of raw ground beef meatloaf products that may contain broken metal bits. Consumers should check labels for lot code 17034 and packaging date 05-20-19.
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods is recalling approximately 3,490 pounds of raw ground beef meatloaf products that may contain broken metal bits. This recall was initiated after a customer reported the issue on July 11, 2019, but there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or illnesses from consuming these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275991-ada-valley-gourmet-foods-recalls-beef-meatloaf-for-possible-metal.
“Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Recalls Beef Meatloaf for Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275991-ada-valley-gourmet-foods-recalls-beef-meatloaf-for-possible-metal. Based on USDA FSIS recall #073-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ada-valley-gourmet-foods-inc--recalls-beef-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on July 13, 2019, that Ada Valley Meats is recalling approximately 3,490 pounds of raw ground beef meatloaf due to possible contamination with broken metal bits. Consumers should contact the company at (616) 676-0767 for questions.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Ada Valley Meats
Product: Ada Valley MEATLOAF UNCOOKED
Quantity: 5-lb. frozen vacuum packages packed 2 each in cartons
Lot code: 17034
Packaging date: 05-20-19
Establishment number: EST. 10031
Distribution: Hospitals in Arizona, California, and Nevada
The hazard
The frozen, premixed raw ground beef meatloaf may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically broken metal bits. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Ground Beef Products with Possible Metal Contamination (2026-03-23), Olympia Provisions Recalls Holiday Kielbasa Sausages Due to Possible Metal Contamination (2025-12-19), and Hormel Frozen Chicken Recall: Metal Contamination Hazard (2025-10-25).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the label with lot code 17034 and packaging date 05-20-19 on the frozen meatloaf. The products were shipped to hospitals in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Brand
Ada Valley Meats
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot code 17034 and packaging date 05-20-19 on the frozen meatloaf label.
Subject: Recall 073-2019 — Ada Valley Meats Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Recalls Beef Meatloaf for Possible Metal Contamination
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I own a Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Recalls Beef Meatloaf for Possible Metal Contamination that is covered by recall 073-2019 from Ada Valley Meats.
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