About 7,000 pounds of ground beef products are being recalled owing to E. Coli concerns according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
According to the FSIS, about 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef produced by Valley Meats, LLC on December 22, 2023, may be contaminated with E. coli.
The implicated products were packed with the establishment number “EST. 5712” on the USDA inspection markings and were transported to distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan to be distributed to restaurants and other similar institutions in the areas.
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There are currently no reported incidences of disease linked to the meat, as the contamination was identified through standard testing. However, it is thought that the products are still in refrigerators and freezers, in which case consumers should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The following items are being recalled:
- 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.
Scanga Meat has issued a recall for 563 pounds of ground beef
Scanga Meat Company, situated in Colorado, has also recalled 563 pounds of raw ground beef made on December 11, 2023.
According to the USDA, the items were sold at Scanga Meat Company’s retail site and delivered to Colorado restaurants. The USDA inspection stamp on the concerned packaging should read “EST. 6460.”
Among the products affected are:
- 6-lb. plastic tubes containing “It’s a treat to eat Scanga Meat OUR REGULAR GROUND BEEF” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label.
- 6-lb. plastic tubes containing “It’s a treat to eat Scanga Meat OUR X-L GROUND BEEF” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label.
- 1-lb. plastic chubs containing “SCANGA MEAT HAMBURGER” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label.
- 1-lb. plastic trays containing “It’s a treat to eat Scanga Meat GROUND ROUND” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label.
There have been no verified reports of illness linked to the infected meat, which tested positive for E. Coli during a routine inspection. Officials have asked ordinary customers and restaurants to check their freezers and quickly discard or return any products affected by this round of recalls.
Symptoms of E. Coli poisoning
E. Coli poisoning symptoms normally occur two to eight days after exposure and last around a week, according to the USDA. These are some examples:
- Dehydration
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
- Fever
In rare situations, certain people, particularly older adults and children under the age of five, may develop a kind of kidney failure known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is characterized by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. These people should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Prevent E. coli poisoning
To avoid becoming ill, the FSIS recommends carefully preparing fresh and frozen raw beef products. Ground beef should always be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit, as measured with a food thermometer.
The CDC also recommends safe food handling techniques such as washing hands with water and soap before and after handling food, using the restroom, and interacting with animals and their habitats. Raw meat or prepared meals should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours, and any surfaces that have come into touch with them should be washed down before use.
Never place or store cooked food alongside raw meat or poultry and be sure to wash fruits and vegetables before use.