MODERATE RISK Terminated F-2783-2015

Ground Elk meat packaged individually for retail sale in hermetically sealed plastic with a black backing identified with Use or Freeze By 04-27-15. The stick-on finished product label is red, white, and black with red, white, and black print writing reading in part: "Natural DK Meats All Natural Ground Elk Net Wt 16 oz Packed for DK Natural Meats Asheville, NC 28806, UPC 055173061006".

Recalled by Frontiere Natural Meats

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

Reason for Recall

Frontiere Natural Meats, LLC of Denver, Colorado is recalling certain 16 ounce packages of ground elk meat due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Product Details

Product Quantity
205 cases/8 lbs per case
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Use or Freeze by date of 04-27-15, product code number 80018, UPC 055173061006.
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern
Entire amount distributed sent to one customer: Carolina Bison, 3 Westside Dr., Asheville, NC 28806
Company Location
Denver, CO, 80216-2009

Timeline

Report Date
07/08/2015
Recall Initiated
06/03/2015
Classification Date
06/26/2015
Termination Date
09/01/2015

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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