USDA: Over 160,000 Pounds Of Meat Sent To New York “Unsafe To Eat”

Over 160,000 pounds of raw meat have been recalled in New York over fake USDA inspection labels.

The USDA issued an urged High-class recall for approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products.

Pork, Beef, and Goat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection

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Officials say the the meat was "produced without the benefit of inspection."

The USDA announced that Star Meat Delivery Inc., located in Lucama, N.C., recalled around 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products because the meat was never inspected and featured a fake inspection label.

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"The products were vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes for shipment; individual consumer packages may not bear this labeling, as retail stores may have applied their own stickers with pricing and safe handling instructions," the USDA states.

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All of the recalled products "should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat," the USD warns.

The following products, distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label, are subject to recall:

• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “GOAT CUT 1-1/2" 10.00 LBS”

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• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “GOAT BURN SKIN ON CUT 1-1/2" 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “SLICE RIBEYE 4oz 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “BEEF CHUCK THIN SLICED KBQ 4 MM 20.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “BEEF OXTAIL CUT 10.00LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “BEEF SHORT RIBS SLD 3/8" REGULAR 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “SHANKS BONE IN CUT 1.5 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK GROUND 10.00LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK CHORIZO 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK CHOP B/I 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK FEET CUT 8 PCS 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK FEET CUT 6 PCS 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK RIB PIECES PREM 1" 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK BOSTON DICED 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK BOSTON SLICE 1 INCH 20.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “Menudo Mix 30.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK BOSTON THIN SLICED 3.5MM 20.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK HOCK SLICED 10.00 LBS”
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Ribs 4Bone 2" C. Cut P/Caldo
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Short Rib Thin Sliced
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Pork Boston Butt Sliced 4MM
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Short Ribs SLD 3/8" Premium C. Cut
• Various weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Feet Cut

The recalled items were shipped to A&D Foods, a distributor in Georgia, for further distribution to retail and restaurant locations nationwide.

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Consumers should not eat the recalled meat and should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported.

A&D Foods provided Hudson Valley Post with the following statement regarding the recall.

A&D Foods was recently alerted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture about a recall involving meat products supplied by Star Meat Delivery Inc. and distributed by A&D Foods. We understand that news of a food recall can be concerning, so upon learning this, we quickly coordinated with the agency and notified our customers to ensure all recalled products are identified and removed from commerce as quickly as possible.

The safety and the integrity of the products we distribute are among our highest priorities. We have been in direct communication with our customers and are assisting them with the appropriate recall procedures. No illnesses or adverse health events have been reported in connection with the products subject to this recall.

We will continue to take every appropriate step and work closely with regulatory authorities and our customers and supply chain partners to support the recall, protect consumers, and uphold the standards of safety, quality, and integrity that guide our business.

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