Ground Beef Recalled in 14 States
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E. coli Infections in Ohio Traced to Contaminated Meat
Sept. 29, 2011 -- A potential E. coli 0157:H7 contamination has spurred the recall of over 130,000 pounds of ground beef products. On Sept. 27, the USDA issued a Class 1 recall of ground beef products shipped from Emporia, Kan., by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. to 14 states.
A Class 1 recall is the highest risk category and is issued when there is a “reasonable probability that eating the food will cause health problems or death,” according to the USDA’s web site.
The USDA’s Food and Safety Inspection (FSIS) service “strongly encourages consumers to check their freezers and immediately discard any product subject to this recall,” the recall announcement reads.
The following products, all of which have a “Best Before or Freeze By” date of Sept. 12, 2011, and “245D” ink jetted along the package seam, are included in the recall:
- 5 pound chubs of Kroger-brand “GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT.” These were produced on Aug. 23, 2011, and were packed in cases marked “D-0211 QW.” The cases shipped to distribution centers in Indiana and Tennessee for retail sale.
- 3 pound chubs of Butcher’s Brand “GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT.” These were produced on Aug. 23, 2011, and were packed in cases marked “D-0211 LWIF.” The cases shipped to distribution centers in North Carolina and South Carolina for retail sale.
- 3 pound chubs of generic label “GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT.” These were produced on Aug. 23, 2011, and were packed in cases marked “D-0211 LWI.” The cases shipped to distribution centers in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin for retail sale.
The E. coli contamination was first reported to the FSIS on Sept. 26 by the Ohio Department of Health. Ohio officials had collected contaminated ground beef from the Butler County homes of people who had taken ill after eating it. The investigation is ongoing.
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