Massive Ground Beef Recall: Over 160,000 Pounds Pulled for E. Coli Risk

Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of ground beef distributed to restaurants nationwide due to potential E. coli contamination, as reported by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall follows illnesses reported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, with samples testing positive for E. coli. Affected products have a 'use by' date of Nov. 14, 2024, and restaurants are advised to discard them. E. coli can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and, in rare cases, kidney failure.