RECALL: Over 6,700 pounds of raw ground beef recalled, possible E. coli contamination

An Illinois meat company has recalled over 6,700 pounds of raw ground beef products due to possible E. coli contamination.

(Article by Noah republished from WLTReport.com)

“Valley Meats, LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The raw ground beef items were produced on December 22, 2023.

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The following products are subject to recall:

• 12-lb. box package containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1208PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:36:38AM to 08:00:48AM.
• 16-lb. box packages containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with the product code 1253PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:25:50 AM to 08:00:36AM.
• 28-lb. box package containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 12:44:00PM to 12:54:32PM.
• 28-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamp 1:02:55PM.
• 24-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72284, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:10:09PM to 1:10:17PM.
• 13.5-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1103, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:41:55:55PM to 1:57:53PM.
• 20-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8515, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:16:24PM to 1:31:15PM.
• 40-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8020VP, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:34:54PM to 2:00:49PM.

FSIS announced:

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 5712” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributor locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to restaurants and other institutional users.

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that samples of ground beef products submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional or restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The Epoch Times reports:

FSIS said it had been notified by Valley Meats that samples of ground beef products submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis tested positive for a particular strain of E. coli known as E. coli O157:H7, which is the most common strain to cause severe intestinal infection in humans.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports roughly 70,000 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in the United States each year.

However, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions owing to consumption of the impacted products highlighted in the recall so far, officials said.
“Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider,” FSIS said.

E. coli is a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment, as well as in the intestines of people and animals. While most strains of E. coli are harmless and play an important role in a healthy human intestinal tract, other strains can result in health conditions or even death.

Symptoms of E. coli may include dehydration, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia, and/or other illnesses, according to the CDC, with symptoms typically appearing within a few days after exposure to the organism.

In extreme cases, some individuals can develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). While HUS can occur among persons of any age, it is most common in children under 5 and older adults.

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