Nationwide Recall of Over 167,000 Pounds of Beef, Pork, and Goat Meat Due to Inspection Violations
Star Meat Delivery Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall of raw meat products after federal authorities found the products were produced without inspection and bore false USDA marks. Consumers and retailers are urged to avoid and remove these items immediately due to health risks.
On September 24, a major recall affecting approximately 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork, and goat products was announced across the United States. The recall was issued by Star Meat Delivery Inc., a company based in Lucama, North Carolina, following findings that these products were produced without federal inspection and falsely labeled with USDA inspection marks, raising significant food safety concerns. This recall is classified as Class I by the USDA, indicating the highest severity and potential health risks to consumers. [1] [1]
The specific products subject to the recall include a variety of raw meats such as ground pork, chorizo, pork chops, pork ribs and feet, beef ribs and oxtail, as well as various goat cuts. These products were distributed under the A&D Foods label and shipped nationwide to multiple retail and restaurant locations, notably including California. This wide distribution underscores the broad impact and the need for vigilant identification and removal of these items. [2] [2]
Authorities strongly advise consumers who have purchased these products not to consume them and to dispose of them safely. Retailers and food service providers have been instructed to immediately remove the recalled items from shelves and culinary menus to prevent any risk of illness. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website provides an official detailed list of the recall products to aid consumers and businesses in identification. [1] [1]
While this recall follows recent emergency measures in other sectors—such as the declaration of a state of emergency in California due to the impacts of 'El Niño'—there is currently no indicated connection between these events. Consumers in California should particularly note the recall given the shipment of affected meat products to that region. [3] [3]