Tyson Ground Beef Recalled From Texas Stores After 'Mirror-Like Material' Found In Meat

AMARILLO, TX — Tyson is recalling nearly 94,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to concerns that it may be contaminated with a "reflective mirror-like material," according to federal authorities.

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., of Amarillo, recalled the beef from retailers in Texas after customers reported finding the material in meat purchased from grocery stores, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The recalled items have the establishment number “EST. 245E.”

Affected products include:

• 10-pound chubs containing Hill Country Fare ground beef, 73 percent lean/27 percent fat with a best or freeze by date of Nov. 25;
• 5-pound chubs containing Hill Country Fare ground beef, 73 percent lean/27 percent fat with a best or freeze by date of Nov. 25;
• 5-pound chubs containing H-E-B ground chuck ground beef, 80 percent lean/20 percent fat.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the products, according to the department. Those who purchased the items are asked to throw them out or return them to the store.

Anyone with questions can call the Tyson Fresh Meats Consumer Hotline at 1-855-382-3101. To report a problem with a meat product, visit foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF.