The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recalling over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to suspected E. coli contamination.
E. coli infection can cause a range of symptoms, each one unpleasant in its own way. It is not uncommon to experience diarrhea, stomach cramping, vomiting, or nausea if the bacteria are ingested. The elderly and young children are most at risk to adverse reactions, and those with suspected cases are encouraged to seek medical care immediately.
The recall was issued by Pennsylvania based Cargill Meat Solutions, which distributes meat around the country. The USDA’s announcement says the possibly affected beef was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide. The raw ground beef items were produced from April 26 to April 27.
- 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
- 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
- 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
According to the FSIS, the issue was raised after Cargill Meat Solutions identified previously segregated products had been inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef.
“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers,” the announcement said.
“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”