MF Meats located in Falconer NY. has recalled 46 tons of raw meat products contaminated with mineral oil disallowed by FSIS. Over the period November 26, 2023, through February 16, 2024, the Company used a nonapproved mineral oil in the place of food-grade lubricant due to an error made by a supplier.
The problem was recognized following complaints of abnormal taste leading to an investigation that disclosed the misapplication of mineral oil. It is evident that a proportion of the recalled meat has been consumed although there have been no reports of adverse reaction. As with all major recalls, FSIS will verify procedures relating to notification of customers and removal of affected the product from the market.