February 17, 2014

In cooperation with the USDA's investigation into Rancho Feed Corp., the Petaluma, California facility that processed many of the company's cattle, LeftCoast GrassFed of Pescadero, California, is recalling all of its beef processed in 2013.

According to LeftCoast GrassFed: "Out of an abundance of caution, LeftCoast GrassFed is recalling all its beef processed in 2013, in cooperation with the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the USDA's investigation into Rancho Feeding Corporation-the facility that processes many of our cattle-and their blanket recall of all meat processed by Rancho Feeding Corporation between January 1, 2013 and January 7, 2014."

LeftCoast GrassFed contracted with Rancho to process cattle on a handful of days in the summer and fall of 2013. While they have been provided no evidence that their product has been compromised and there have been no reported illnesses from the consumption of their product, the safety and health of their customers is their utmost concern, LeftCoast said.

The company sets the highest priority on guaranteeing that their cattle are raised and processed in the most socially aware, morally conscientious, sustainable grass-pasture environment possible to ensure the health of their cattle, customers and the planet. Their cattle and processes are certified by American Grassfed Association and Animal Welfare Approved.

LeftCoast is in contact with the USDA to better understand the situation and their decision to place a blanket recall on all of Rancho's services provided in 2013 and 2014, and will cooperate with any federal investigation. While there have been no reported instances of illness or contamination relating to LeftCoast GrassFed products, their customers remain their utmost priority and they are therefore requesting that customers with product impacted by this recall return that product to them for a full refund.