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Recall Alert: Nationwide beef patty recall over concerns of wood in meat

Posted at 10:01 AM, Jan 05, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-05 12:05:15-05

WASHINGTON — More than 89,500 pounds of beef is being recalled because it could be contaminated with wood, according to the USDA.

Huisken Meat Company, based in Minnesota, announced the recall Monday. It applies to Sam's Choice Black Angus Vidalia Onion sold at stores nationwide, the company said.

The burgers are marked with "Use By" dates of May 17, 2016, May 29, 2016, and June 6, 2016, and were sold in 2-pound boxes containing six patties.

Officials said the wood "originated with an incoming ingredient" and was discovered during production. No reports of illnesses have been connected to the recall.

Anyone who has the burgers is warned not to eat them and to throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Consumers can click here for more information or call (618) 857-4011.