• Ada Valley Meat Company recalls 1,065 pounds of ground beef for possible metal contamination.
• The recall affects products shipped to five states: California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
• No injuries reported, but consumers and institutions are urged to avoid consuming the affected products.

Ada Valley Meat Company, based in Michigan, has issued a recall of more than 1,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen ground beef due to potential metal contamination, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The affected products, packaged in 20-pound cardboard boxes, were packed on May 28 and May 30, 2025, with lot codes 35156 and 35157, according to Newsweek, CBS News, and ABC News.

The recall is classified as a Class I risk by the FSIS, indicating a serious health hazard where there is a "reasonable probability" that consuming the product could lead to severe health consequences or death. The potential risks include choking and damage to the digestive tract, especially for children and older adults. No injuries have been reported to date, but officials are highlighting possible dangers if the metal pieces are ingested, as outlined in the FSIS notification, reported by Newsweek and CBS News.

The recalled products were distributed to retailers and institutions across California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In light of the incident, Gerrit Rozeboom, president of Ada Valley Meat Company, stated that they are cooperating with regulators and bolstering safety measures to prevent future incidents. The FSIS emphasized the importance of consumers and institutions disposing of or returning the reeled products rather than using them, as reported by ABC News.