Japanese Boneless Beef Products Recalled for Lack of Import Inspection

The boneless beef products were imported from Japan on various dates between Oct. 9, 2014 and Jan. 15, 2015, and labeled in Japanese only.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Various weights and cuts of vacuum-packed chilled boneless beef.

The vacuum packaging bears the Japanese translation for the following cuts:

• Tender loin
• Strip loin
• Ribeye
• Chuck Roll
• Top Sirloin Butt
• Chuck Ribs
• Bottom Round
• Top Round
• Clod
• Brisket
• Short Plate
• Short Rib
• Knuckle

The above products would have been shipped either inside of a cardboard box with the Japanese establishment number “M2” and a box marking of “MZA-TN41”, “MZA-TN28” or “MZA-TN1” or inside of a Styrofoam box bearing the establishment number “EST. 27510” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to distributors and retail locations in Arizona, California, and Washington.

The problem was discovered during routine review of product tracking records.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Yuya Hagiwara at (424) 246-2892.

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.