Ada Valley Meat Company Ground Beef Recall Lawsuit | 2025 Latest Updates

If you or a facility served Ada Valley ready-to-eat ground beef and discovered metal pieces or experienced injury—such as dental damage, gastrointestinal cuts, or emotional distress—you may be eligible to pursue compensation.

At Schmidt&Clark, we assist individuals and institutions affected by contaminated food products. Our legal team will guide you through documentation, evidence gathering, and claim evaluation to seek the justice you deserve. Contact Schmidt&Clark today for a free, no‑obligation consultation.

What’s the Problem?

This issue relates to Ada Valley Meat Company’s recall of approximately 1,065 pounds of fully cooked frozen ground beef due to potential metal contaminant.

The beef was packaged on May 28 and May 30, 2025, in 20‑pound cardboard boxes containing four 5‑pound plastic bags labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.”

Distributors in multiple states—including California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—received the recalled product.

Although no injuries have been confirmed at this time, institutions and consumers may have been exposed to sharp metal fragments unexpectedly through consumption or handling [1.].

Latest Ada Valley Recall Lawsuit Updates

As of the recall announcement, no lawsuits, class actions, or MDL filings have been reported. No settlements or court cases are known to be pending. However, legal exposure may arise if victim injury reports emerge or institutions identify contamination during consumption or food service.

Lawsuit Statistics

No litigation has begun at this time. As a result, no data exists on the number of lawsuits filed, projected settlement values, or broader financial impacts such as medical costs or facility replacement expenses.

USDA Reports and Statistics

• Recall issued on July 29, 2025, by FSIS at the request of Ada Valley Meat Company.
• Approximately 1,065 pounds of fully cooked frozen ground beef are included in the recall.
• Products bear lot codes 35156 and 35157 and establishment number EST. 10031 or equivalent labels used by further processors.
• No injuries have been reported, although FSIS expressed concern that some institutions may still hold the product in freezers.

Potential Injuries & Side Effects

Possible harm from metal contamination includes:

• Oral injury—broken teeth or gum lacerations from biting into sharp metal fragments.
• Internal injury—cuts to the throat, esophagus, or digestive tract, possibly causing bleeding or perforation.
• Emotional trauma—distress caused by unexpected contamination, especially in institutional settings where duty-of-care is critical.

Do You Qualify for a Claim?

• You or your institution obtained Ada Valley fully cooked frozen ground beef bearing lot codes 35156 or 35157 between May 28 and May 30, 2025.
• You suffered injury or emotional distress linked to the consumption or handling of contaminated product.
• You have medical records, incident documentation, or photographs showing the product and injury.
• No lawsuit has been filed yet and you wish to consult a qualified legal team.

Evidence Required for a Claim

• Product proof: Packaging photos showing lot codes or establishment number.
• Purchase or distribution records: Invoices, delivery receipts, or institutional freezer logs.
• Incident documentation: Medical records, dental exams, or statements describing the event.
• Timeline record: When and where the product was consumed or handled and injury occurred.

Damages You Can Recover

If harmed by contaminated beef, you may be able to pursue compensation for:

• Medical or dental expenses—including emergency care or follow-up treatment.
• Institutional costs—for food replacement or interrupted operations.
• Pain and suffering—emotional distress due to unexpected injury or duty-of-care breach.
• Punitive or exemplary damages—if gross negligence in production or food safety procedures is shown; no precedents exist.

No prior settlement benchmarks are available due to the current absence of litigation.

Recall Information

• Recall date: July 29, 2025, by Ada Valley Meat Company via FSIS.
• Affected product: Fully cooked frozen ground beef, 20‑lb cases with four 5‑lb bags, labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.”
• Lot codes: 35156 and 35157, establishment number EST. 10031 or equivalent labels.
• Distribution: California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
• Consumer/protocol action: Institutions should avoid serving the product, return or dispose of it immediately, and contact Ada Valley or FSIS for guidance.

Statute of Limitations

Claims for personal injury or emotional damage generally must be filed within two to three years from the date of injury or discovery. Because the recall occurred on July 29, 2025, individuals and institutions should act promptly to preserve legal rights.

Some jurisdictions may extend filing deadlines for public health or institutional cases. Contact legal counsel without delay to confirm applicable limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I file a lawsuit? Contact a product liability lawyer with experience in food protection cases. We will evaluate your documentation and determine whether a claim should be filed.
• What qualifies me? Use or handling of recalled ground beef with subsequent injury or distress linked to foreign material presence.
• Can I claim if no injury occurred? You may have a consumer protection claim if emotional or operational disruption occurred, but physical injury cases generally require documented harm.
• What documentation is needed? Product pictures, lot or establishment labels, medical or incident records, and purchase/delivery logs.
• Are lawsuits underway? As of now, no civil actions or class suits are publicly known.
• What damages are available? Compensation may include medical costs, replacement expenses, emotional suffering, and potential punitive damages.
• What should institutions do with remaining stock? Do not serve it—fully dispose of or return remaining product in line with recall instructions.
• How can I verify recall eligibility? Visit the FSIS recall site and use lot codes or establishment number EST. 10031 to confirm your product is included.

References

1. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ada-valley-meat-company-recalls-ready-eat-ground-beef-products-due-possible-foreign