Rastelli Bros., Inc. Recalls Meat Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA recalls 130,464 pounds of Rastelli organic ground beef products from Oct 2019 due to possible plastic contamination. Consumers urged not to consume and dispose of items.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically plastic
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What happened, in plain English
Rastelli Foods Group is recalling approximately 130,464 pounds of raw organic ground beef products that may contain plastic. This recall is due to consumer complaints about foreign material contamination, and affected products should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1276027-rastelli-ground-beef-recall-possible-plastic-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1276027-rastelli-ground-beef-recall-possible-plastic-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #109-2019
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“Rastelli Ground Beef Recall: Possible Plastic Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276027-rastelli-ground-beef-recall-possible-plastic-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #109-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/rastelli-bros--inc--recalls-meat-products-due-possible-foreign-matter-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain plastic foreign materials that could cause injury if consumed. The hazard was discovered through consumer complaints about foreign objects in the meat.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Rastelli's organic ground beef products with case codes 9276, 9283, 9287, or 9288 from October 2019 through November 2019 are affected. People who have these products in their refrigerators or freezers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 16-oz vacuum sealed packages labeled 'NATURE'S RANCHER 100% GRASS FED ORGANIC GROUND BEEF' with case codes 9276, 9283, 9287, or 9288. Products have use or freeze dates from October 24, 2019 through November 11, 2019.
- Brand
Rastelli Foods Group- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Do not consume the recalled ground beef products as they may contain plastic foreign materials.
Discard or Return Products
Throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase to ensure they are no longer available.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What products are recalled?
Recalled products are 16-oz vacuum sealed packages of NATURE'S RANCHER organic ground beef with case codes 9276, 9283, 9287, or 9288 and use or freeze dates from October 24, 2019 through November 11, 2019.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check for 16-oz vacuum sealed packages labeled 'NATURE'S RANCHER 100% GRASS FED ORGANIC GROUND BEEF' with case codes 9276, 9283, 9287, or 9288 and use or freeze dates from October 24, 2019 through November 11, 2019.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, but the products may contain plastic foreign materials that could cause injury if consumed.
Contact Rastelli Foods Group
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rastelli Foods Group to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 109-2019 — Rastelli Foods Group Rastelli Foods Group Hello, I own a Rastelli Foods Group that is covered by recall 109-2019 from Rastelli Foods Group. 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 #109-2019 (November 7, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.