MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo…
Recalled by MF Meats
Meat & poultry recall
MF Meats
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
MF Meats has recalled MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on February 29, 2024 and was initiated on February 29, 2024. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo…, with approximately 30,895 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is MF Meats. The USDA describes the product as: “MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Food Grade Substance”
Why was MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 – MF Meats, a Falconer, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 93,277 pounds of raw meat products, which may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil, which is not approved for use in meat processing, the U.S. Department of….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an unapproved substance or additive.
This type of recall involves an ingredient or additive — such as a color, preservative, or other substance — that is not approved for use in the food as sold under U.S. rules. It does not automatically mean the product is harmful, but it does mean it does not meet current food regulations.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact MF Meats or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- February 29, 2024
- Recall started
- February 29, 2024
- Distributed in
- New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 – MF Meats, a Falconer, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 93,277 pounds of raw meat products, which may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil, which is not approved for use in meat processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw meat items were produced from Nov.Show full text ▾
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 – MF Meats, a Falconer, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 93,277 pounds of raw meat products, which may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil, which is not approved for use in meat processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw meat items were produced from Nov. 26, 2023 through Feb. 16, 2024. The following products are subject to recall [ view example label ]: Various weights of meat cuts and ground meat. The products display Julian dates of 330-365 (November 26 - December 31) and 1-47 (January 1 - February 16). View the product list here . The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 569” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered after the firm received four complaints from restaurants reporting a chemical taste in the meat products. After investigating, the firm determined that its mineral oil supplier sent them a drum containing non-food grade mineral seal oil labeled as food grade mineral oil. The non-food grade mineral seal oil was applied to food contact surfaces and not directly to the meat products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Doug Neckers, President, MF Meats, at 716-483-4050 or info@mfmeats.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Product Contamination.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have MF Meats Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Contamination by a Non-Fo…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-009-2024. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.