Product Safety Notices & Recalls
At Big Y, our goal is to exceed our customers' evolving expectations by constantly seeking better ways to create and deliver world class service and value. This makes food safety a priority for us. We maintain the highest standards of performance in all areas of our Big Y Locations especially when it comes to the well-being of our community.
Market Withdrawal: occurs when a product has a minor concern that would not be subject to FDA nor USDA legal action. For example, if a product did not have the correct consistency or color and did not meet the company's quality expectations.
Strauss Brands Grass Rooted Beef Products Market Withdrawal
February 2, 2024
Information
Big Y Foods has issued a market withdrawal for 4 varieties of Strauss Grass Rooted Beef products due to some of the packages being received with product discoloration. There is no food safety concern or health implications with this product. The product was shipped to Big Y stores starting on 1/29/24 through 2/1/24 and has a sell-by date of 2/13/24.
Upon returning the product to your local Big Y or with the proof of purchase (if the product was discarded), you will receive a full refund.
The following products are sold at Big Y:
| Product Name | UPC | Size | Sell-by Date |
| Strauss Grass Rooted Ground Beef 90% | 63628911816 | 16oz | 2/13/24 |
| Strauss Grass Rooted Beef Stew Meat | 63628911823 | 16oz | 2/13/24 |
| Strauss Grass Rooted Top Round | 63628911914 | 14oz | 2/13/24 |
| Strauss Grass Rooted Beef Cube Steak | 63628911934 | 16oz | 2/13/24 |
Consumer with questions can contact Big Y Customer Service at 1-800-828-2688 Mon-Fri from 9am to 4:30 pm.
More Resources:
Recalls Background and Definitions | FDA
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Recalls.gov - Your Online Resource for Recalls - http://www.recalls.gov/
FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Page - http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Current Recalls and Alerts - http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp