Metal in the Meat? Michigan Company Issues Ground Beef Recall

It’s not much of a surprise anymore to hear there's been a recall on a certain product, but this one might make you do a double-take. A Michigan meat company is pulling more than 1,000 pounds of cooked ground beef after someone reportedly found metal shards in it. Yes, metal was found in the meat.

The beef came from Ada Valley Meat Company, based in Ada, Michigan. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the meat was packaged on May 28 and May 30 and shipped to stores in Michigan, California, Delaware, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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The recalled product was sold in 20-pound cardboard boxes labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.”

The whole thing started when someone complained about finding actual pieces of metal in their beef. That’s when federal food safety officials jumped in and launched an investigation. Seriously, the last thing you want to find in your meat is metal.

Thankfully, no one has been hurt so far. But if you think you might have eaten some of this beef and you’re feeling a little off, don’t just brush it off. It’s probably a good idea to check in with your doctor just to be safe. Better that than ignoring it and regretting it later.

If you have this product in your freezer, don’t take any chances; just throw it away. Metal and meat do not mix one bit.