Amity Packing Company Inc. Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Amity Packing Company recalls 2,020 pounds of raw ground beef products from Jan. 2020 that may contain clear plastic. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should discard or return them.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically clear, thin pliable plastic
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Amity Packing Company is recalling approximately 2,020 pounds of raw ground beef products produced on January 6, 2020, due to possible contamination with clear, thin plastic. This recall affects products sold in several states and requires consumers to stop using the products immediately to avoid potential health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1276045-amity-packing-company-recalls-raw-ground-beef-for-possible-plastic.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1276045-amity-packing-company-recalls-raw-ground-beef-for-possible-plastic · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #003-2020
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“Amity Packing Company Recalls Raw Ground Beef for Possible Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276045-amity-packing-company-recalls-raw-ground-beef-for-possible-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #003-2020 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/amity-packing-company-inc.-recalls-raw-ground-beef-products-due-possible-foreign).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain clear, thin plastic that could cause choking or intestinal blockages if ingested. The hazard is not confirmed to cause serious injury but requires immediate action to prevent potential health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased raw ground beef products from Amity Packing Company in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin between January 2020 and the recall announcement. Those who have the product in their refrigerators or freezers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with establishment number EST. 6916 on the right front side of the package. These items were produced on January 6, 2020 and shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
- Brand
Amity Packing Company- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Discard or return the recalled raw ground beef products to avoid potential health risks from possible plastic contamination.
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 this product?
The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but the product may contain plastic that could cause choking or intestinal blockages if ingested.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for products with establishment number EST. 6916 on the right front side of the package, produced on January 6, 2020, and shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase to avoid potential health risks.
Contact Amity Packing Company
We’ve drafted a message you can send Amity Packing Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 003-2020 — Amity Packing Company Amity Packing Company Hello, I own a Amity Packing Company that is covered by recall 003-2020 from Amity Packing Company. 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 #003-2020 (January 24, 2020)
- 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.
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