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health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive Ground Beef Recall Hits U.S. Amid E. coli Contamination Fears"

Valley Meats, LLC has recalled about 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef due to potential E. coli contamination, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products were produced on December 22, 2023, and distributed to various states for restaurant use. Consumers and institutions are advised to check their beef products and not consume or serve the affected items, which are listed with specific product codes and use-by dates. No illnesses have been reported yet, but symptoms of E. coli can be severe, and the FSIS is urging caution.

health2 years ago

"Massive Recall of Ground Beef Across U.S. Amid E. coli Contamination Fears"

Valley Meats, LLC has recalled over 6,000 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential E. coli contamination. The products were distributed to Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan, primarily to restaurants and institutions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service advises that the affected products, identifiable by the establishment number "EST. 5712," should be discarded or returned. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. The strain of E. coli found, O157:H7, is particularly dangerous and can lead to severe health issues.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive Recall of Ground Beef Affects Multiple States Due to E. coli Risk"

The USDA has announced a recall of nearly 7,000 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination, with no reported illnesses thus far. The affected products were shipped to various distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan and may be present in institutional or restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Consumers are advised to discard or return the products. E. coli O157:H7 can cause severe illness, including dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and a type of kidney failure known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, particularly in children under 5 and older adults. The recall includes multiple products with specific product codes and time stamps, all produced on December 22, 2023.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive Ground Beef Recall in U.S. Amid E. coli Contamination Fears"

Valley Meats LLC has recalled approximately 6,800 pounds of uncooked beef patties and ground beef due to potential contamination with E. coli 0157:H7, a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne illness. The affected products bear the establishment number "EST. 5712" and were distributed to institutional facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. While no adverse reactions have been reported, the FSIS urges restaurants and institutions to dispose of or return the products. E. coli 0157:H7 is a common strain that can lead to serious health issues, including dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and in severe cases, hemolytic uremic syndrome.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive E. Coli Scare Triggers Nationwide Recall of Ground Beef and Patties"

The USDA has announced a recall of 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef produced by Valley Meats LLC due to possible E. coli contamination. The affected beef, distributed in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, has use by dates of Jan. 15, 2024, and was identified after third-party testing. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers with the product should discard it immediately. Symptoms of E. coli include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, and those who suspect infection should seek medical attention. Further details and a full list of recalled products are available on the USDA website.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive E. Coli Scare Leads to Recall of Over 6,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Nationwide"

The USDA announced a recall of nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef from Valley Meats due to E. coli contamination risks. The affected products, produced on December 22, were distributed to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. The recall was initiated after routine testing detected the issue, and no related illnesses have been reported. Consumers can identify the recalled products by the establishment number "e-s-t-5-7-1-2" on the USDA inspection marks.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive Ground Beef Recall Issued Nationwide Due to E. Coli Risk"

Valley Meats LLC has recalled approximately 6,800 pounds of beef patties and ground beef due to potential contamination with E. coli 0157:H7, a harmful bacterium. The affected products, marked with "EST. 5712," were distributed to institutions and restaurants in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. The FSIS has advised not to consume these products and to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. No adverse reactions have been reported, but the strain can cause serious illness, particularly in young children and older adults.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive Recall of Valley Meats Ground Beef Over E. coli O157:H7 Contamination Risk"

Valley Meats is recalling approximately 7,000 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The products were distributed to various states and are intended for restaurants and institutional use. No illnesses have been reported, but the recall is considered a Class I risk, indicating a serious health hazard. Consumers are advised to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees and to discard or return any recalled products.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Massive Ground Beef Recall Issued Nationwide Due to E. Coli Risk"

Valley Meats of Illinois is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of ground beef products, including burger patties, due to potential E. coli contamination. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has alerted that these products, distributed across four states, should not be consumed and either discarded or returned. No adverse reactions have been reported, but the recall is a precautionary measure following positive E. coli tests from a third-party laboratory. This recall is part of a series of recent food safety concerns involving various food products and pathogens.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Valley Meats Recalls Beef Over E. Coli Contamination Concerns"

Valley Meats, LLC is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The affected products were produced on December 22, 2023, and distributed to various locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for institutional and restaurant use. Consumers are advised to not consume the recalled products and institutions are urged to dispose of or return them. The recall was initiated after the company's third-party lab tests confirmed the presence of E. coli. There have been no reported illnesses, but FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks and advises consumers to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 F to ensure safety.