Star Meat Delivery Inc. Recalls 167,639 Pounds of Raw Meat

Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork, and goat due to production without federal inspection, as indicated in a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) alert issued on Tuesday.

Inspection Concerns and Recall Details

The Class I recall specifies that these products carry a fraudulent USDA mark of inspection. FSIS classifies a Class I recall as presenting a health hazard with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or even death.

Products marked with “EST. 1363” should be deemed unsafe, according to the alert. The FSIS has reported a series of recalls this year across the nation due to issues such as foodborne illness, contamination, lack of inspection, or undeclared allergens. Recently, there was also a recall for J. HIGGS branded loaded bacon and cheddar potato chips because of potentially undeclared soy, which can trigger allergic reactions.

Products and Distribution Information

The recalled beef, pork, and goat items were produced before Tuesday and distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label to restaurants and retail locations nationwide. These products were vacuum-packed and placed in cardboard boxes. The alert mentions retail stores might have applied their own pricing and handling stickers, which means consumer packages might not carry official labeling.

Product List

The recall includes several products packaged in various weight cardboard boxes, with the following items individually vacuum-packed:

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

Safety Measures and Consumer Guidance

The FSIS discovered the issue during its surveillance activities, warning that food produced without inspection might contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants. Consumers can cross-reference individual product labels linked in the FSIS alert.

New details can lead to an expansion of the recall list. Consumers, retailers, and restaurants are advised not to consume or sell the affected products. They should return or dispose of these products safely.

Expert Insight on Food Safety

The ongoing recalls, including those for pork, beef, and goat products, highlight the growing attention to food safety issues such as salmonella and cyclospora. Keith Schneider, a professor of food safety at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, noted in a statement to Newsweek that recalls signify that the food safety system is working effectively. He explained that despite inherent risks in food production, identifying and resolving problems promptly is vital.