20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A…
Recalled by Ada Valley Gourmet Foods
Meat & poultry recall
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Ada Valley Gourmet Foods has recalled 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on July 29, 2025 and was initiated on July 29, 2025. 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 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A…, with approximately 1,065 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is Ada Valley Gourmet Foods. The USDA describes the product as: “20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF" with Pack Date 5/28/25 with lot code 35156 or Pack Date 5/30/25 with lot code 35157 represented on the label.”
Why was 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 - Ada Valley Meat Company, an Ada, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,065 pounds of a fully cooked frozen ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foo….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A…, 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 Ada Valley Gourmet Foods or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, 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
- July 29, 2025
- Recall started
- July 29, 2025
- Distributed in
- California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 - Ada Valley Meat Company, an Ada, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,065 pounds of a fully cooked frozen ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.Show full text ▾
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 - Ada Valley Meat Company, an Ada, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,065 pounds of a fully cooked frozen ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen ready-to-eat ground beef item was packed on May 28, 2025, and May 30, 2025. The following product is subject to recall [ view labels ]: 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF" with Pack Date 5/28/25 with lot code 35156 or Pack Date 5/30/25 with lot code 35157 represented on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 10031" inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to other establishments and distributors in California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in institutional freezers. Institutions who have purchased these products are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS wants to make sure consumers are aware that some of the recalled products could bear a different establishment number on the label due to further distribution and processing by other establishments. Consumers are urged to carefully review the information in this announcement, including the product and label information. Please check back frequently as additional products could be added. 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 Gerrit Rozeboom, President, Ada Valley Gourmet Foods at gerrit@adavalley.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 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A… 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 20-lb. cardboard box cases containing four 5-lb. plastic bags of "A…?+
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-027-2025. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.