About 7,000 pounds of ground beef products are being recalled due to E. Coli concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDS) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The FSIS announced Wednesday that approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef produced by Valley Meats, LLC on December 22, 2023, may be contaminated with E. coli.
The packing of affected products has the establishment number “EST. 5712” on the USDA marks of inspection and was shipped to distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan to be dispensed to restaurants and similar institutions in the areas.
There are currently no cases of illness associated with the meat, as the contamination was discovered via routine testing. However, it is believed the products are still likely sitting in fridges and freezers, in which case consumers are advised to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
Products subject to recall include:
Colorado-based Scanga Meat Company likewise recalled 563 pounds of raw ground beef produced on December 11, 2023.
According to the USDA, the products were sold at Scanga Meat Company's retail location and sent to restaurants in Colorado. The USDA mark of inspection on the affected packaging should include the phrase “EST. 6460.”
The impacted products include:
There have been no confirmed cases of illness linked to the contaminated meat, which was discovered to contain E. Coli during a routine inspection. Officials have urged average consumers and restaurants to check their freezers and immediately throw away or return any products included in this lot of recalls.
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According to the USDA, symptoms of E. Coli poisoning appear two-to-eight days after exposure and usually last about a week. These can include:
In rare cases, some people, especially older adults and children under 5, may develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. These people should seek emergency medical care immediately.
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According to the FSIS, it is important to properly prepare fresh and frozen raw beef products to avoid becoming ill. Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of a least 160 F and checked with a food thermometer.
The CDC likewise suggests safe food handling practices, such as washing hands with water and soap before and after handling food, using the bathroom and having contact with animals and their environments. Raw meat or cooked foods should not be allowed to sit at room temperature for more than two hours and surfaces that have come in contact with them should be wiped down before further use.
Never place or store cooked food alongside raw meat or poultry and be sure to wash fruits and vegetables before use.
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