91,000 pounds of ground beef subject of recall

Corpus Christi-based Sam Kane Beef Processors issued a recall Saturday for about 91,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated by pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Saturday. The ground beef is sold at retail outlets in Texas, including H-E-B stores.

The following products are subject to recall:

3-pound packages of “HEB Ground Chuck,” with the establishment number “337,” a production date of “09/12/14” and a use-by date of “10/02/14.”

5-pound packages of “HEB Ground Beef,” “73 percent lean 27 percent fat,” with the establishment number “337,” a production date of “09/15/14” and a use-by date of “10/05/14.”

10-pound packages of “HEB Ground Beef,” “73 percent lean, 27 percent fat,” with the establishment number “337,” a production date of “09/18/14” and a use-by date of “10/08/14.”

10-pound clear film packages of formed patties made from Sam Kane Beef Processors “Ground Chuck,” with the establishment number “337,” a production date of “9/09/14” and a use-by date of “9/29/14.”

Complaints were received from customers who found metal pieces about 3 millimeters in size in the beef. One consumer reported a chipped tooth, according to the USDA.

H-E-B spokeswoman Lacey Kotzur said customers may return the recalled products to the store for a full refund.

“The recall has been issued by Sam Kane Beef Processors, LLC, in an abundance of caution,” Kotzur said.

Customers with questions or concerns may contact H-E-B customer relations at 1-800-432-3113.

Herb Meischen, Sam Kane senior V.P of sales and marketing, is also accepting questions at 361-241-5000, ext. 250.