Carnivore Meat Co. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, has recalled two limited batches of Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties and Frozen Beef Tripe Nibblets after the products tested positive for Listeria.
The lots involved are Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties, UPC 33211 00809, Lot #10930, Best by date 20160210, and Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Nibblets, UPC 33211 00904, Lot #10719, Best by date 12022015. The “Best By” date code and lot # is located on the back of the package.
The affected product was distributed in Washington, California, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ohio and Vermont.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled items should call +1.920.370.6542, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT, to obtain replacement or a full refund.
If a package of a recalled product has been opened, consumers should dispose of the product by securing it in a covered trash receptacle.
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