Sam’s Choice Huisken Brand Beef Patties Recalled Amid Concerns Of Wood Contamination

Huisken Meat Co. is recalling nearly 90,000 pounds of beef products sold under the Sam's Choice label which may be contaminated with wood materials.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Monday.

The products being recalled are 2-pound, 6-patty boxes of Sam’s Choice Black Angus Beef Patties with 19% Vidalia Onion. The product has use-by dates of May 17, May 29 and June 6, 2016.

The patties were produced between Nov. 19 and Dec. 9, 2015, and bear the establishment number “EST. 394A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items were shipped to Sam's Choice vendor locations nationwide, primarily Walmart and Sam's Club Stores.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.  Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumers who have purchased beef burgers are urged not to eat them. They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall can call Debbie Green, Huisken Meat Company's customer service manager, at 618-857-4011.