Taco Bell seasoned beef recalled because it may be contaminated

Oct. 15--Kenosha Beef International has recalled Taco Bell seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with metal shavings, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture'sFood Safety and Inspection Service.

Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Taco and Burrito Filling in cases that contained eight, 5-pound bags with use by dates of L2 11/4/19 to L2 11/18/19 are affected.

Taco Bell released a statement that it has already recalled 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from its restaurants and distribution centers.

According to Taco Bell, the product in question was sent to distribution centers in Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Virginia.

Taco Bell said that as of Oct. 14, "100 percent of the affected restaurants in 21 states across the eastern Midwest, northern Southeast and Northeast regions impacted have confirmed product has been removed and discarded."

The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it was notified on Oct. 12, 2019, of three customer complaints but there have not been any confirmed "adverse reactions due to consumption of these products."

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