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NEWARK, N.J. — The Topps Meat Co., which issued the second-largest beef recall in U.S. history, has filed papers to liquidate the company.
Topps was one of the largest makers of frozen hamburgers before potentially fatal bacteria were found in its patties, compelling it to halt production and issue the recall on Sept. 29. Six days later, Topps said it was closing its business. The recall involved 21.7 million pounds of frozen hamburger — a year’s worth of production.
Topps has up to 10,000 creditors and liabilities of $1 million to $100 million, according to its Chapter 7 filing last week in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark. The company put its assets in the same range.
