167,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli
According to a press release from the USDA approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli.
The recalled meat was processed by All American Meats in Omaha and shipped nationwide.
The ground beef items were produced on Oct. 16th, 2015. The problem was discovered on Oct. 30th when a positive result for E. coli testing was traced back to the establishment.
FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.
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.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. The following products are subject to recall: [to view the labels of the recalled products click Here]
-80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 62100.
-80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef 73% Lean 27% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 60100.
-60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Round 85% Lean 15% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 68560.
-60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 68160.
-60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 63130.
-80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 63100.
E. coli is potentially deadly especially to children under 5 and senior citizens. Symptoms include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps within two to eight days of exposure to the organism.
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