More than 93,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled in 3 States

If you tasted anything odd in your most recent restaurant meal, you might not be alone. A significant quantity of meat sold for use in restaurants in three states is being recalled. MF Meats, located in Falconer, N.Y., is recalling 93,277 pounds of meat in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) after customers noticed some cuts had a “chemical taste.” The recall, announced on February 29, 2024, includes several choice cuts of steak, pork, and veal, ground beef and pork, and a variety of sausages.

After receiving the complaints, the company conducted an investigation, which revealed that a non-food-grade oil could have been used to process some of their products. The oil in question was not approved for meat processing use, said the FSIS. The company notes that the oil, a “non-food-grade mineral seal oil,” was potentially used on the surface used to process the meat, and not inside the products themselves.

All meat in question was produced from November 26, 2023, through Feb. 16, 2024, and has “EST. 569” stamped inside the USDA mark of inspection. It was distributed to restaurants throughout New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The packages are labeled with Julian dates, which indicate the day of the year by a single number 1-365. The products involved in the recall have the dates 330-365 (November 26 – December 31, 2023), and 1-47 (January 1 – February 16, 2024).

Despite several restaurant customers reporting an odd taste, there have been no adverse reactions reported from anyone who has eaten the recalled products. Restaurants that received the meat are to return the product or throw it away. If you suspect you have eaten any of the recalled products and experience any issues, be sure to notify your restaurant, contact a healthcare provider, and alert the company and FSIS. Questions about the recall are directed to Doug Neckers, the president of MF Meats, at 716-483-4050 or they can email [email protected].

Here is the full list of the items involved in the recall:

• Steak Balltip Strip US CH 40/4
• Steak Balltip Strip US CH 32/5
• Steak Tenderloin CC 20/8
• Beef Strips Ragu Sirloin 2/5#
• Beef Strips Ragu Chuck TE 2/5#
• Sausage Pork Sage 2/2.5#
• Steak Rancher USCH SHLDR 26/6
• Beef GRND Smash Ball 6z, 10#
• Beef GRND Smash Ball 8z, 10#
• Beef Ground X Lean Fine 10#
• Beef Ground X Lean Fine 5#
• Beef Diced 1/2 FRS 2/5#
• Steak Cube Beef Round
• Steak Strip CC ANG 10
• Steack Strip CC ANG 16
• Steak Rancher USCH SHLDR 6
• Beef Sirloin Tips 32/5
• Steak Ribeye Cowboy US CH 12
• Veal Cutlet Cubed 2
• Pork Chop CC BNLS Premium 5
• Pork Chop CC BNLS Premium 6
• Sausage Pork Maple 2/2.5#
• Sausage Pork South Belle 2/2.5#
• Beef Diced 1 FRZ 2/5#
• Beef Strips Ragu Sirloin 2/5#
• Pork Chop CC Porterhouse 14/12
• Pork Ground FRZ 2/5#
• Pork Chop CC Porterhouse 12/14
• Steak Ribeye DEL EE CH 20/8
• Steak Tender Medln 2-3Z C 5#
• Sample Saus Link Maple 3/4
• Sample Sausa Link Sage 3/4
• Sample Saus Link SWT Stout 3/4
• Meatloaf Caramel Color AD 4/6#
• Steak Strip Best Value 14/12
• Pork Ground Fine Prem 2/5#
• Sausage Link 4 IN Maple 10#
• Beef GRND Smash Ball 8z FZ 10#
• Beef GRND Smsh Ball 6z FZ 10#
• Sausage Link 4 IN Sage
• Sausage PTY SO Belle FRZ 30/3z
• Beef Grnd Smsh Ball 4z FZ 10#
• Sausage Maple Sage FRZ 2/2.5#
• Steak Tenderloin CC 20/8
• Pork Chop Bone In EE FRZN 40/4
• Beef Ground X Lean Fine F 5#
• Pork Ground FRZ 2/5#
• Pork Chop Bone In CC FRZN 40/4
• Steak Tenderloin CC FRZ 20/9
• Pork Chop CC Porterhouse 10/16
• Beef Ribeye Chuck End ROA 4/5#
• Sausage Link 4 IN SWT SOU 10#
• Steak Ball Tip Strip US CH 28/6
• Steak Strip Durango 20/8
• Steak Ball Tip Strip US CH 32/5
• Beef Strips Ragu Chuck TE 2/5#
• Steak Ribeye Best Val FRZ 20/8
• Steak Tender Medln 3.5Z 5#
• Pork Chop Bone In E/e FRZ 20/8
• Steak Ribeye DEL EE CH 14/12
• Beef Ground X Lean Fine F 10#
• Steak Strip Best Value 12/14
• Pork Rib CO Style 2 Bone 10/16
• Steak Sirloin Strip US SE 20/8
• Steak Juliene Thin INDV P 40/4
• Veal Bones Leg 25#
• Steak Ribeye DEL EE CH 16/10
• Pork Rib CO Style 4-5Z BI 10#
• Steak Strip EE FRZN
• Sample Saus Link Asst Raw 3/4
• Sausage Pork SO Belle FRZ 2/2.5#
• Sausage Pork Sage FRZ 2/2.5#
• Steak Strip Best Value 20/8
• Steak Strip Best Value 16/10
• Steak Sirloin Fillet US S 20/

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