Over 167,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled in the US due to an E coli outbreak linked to a common meat supplier, affecting at least 19 people in Minnesota. The contaminated meat was traced to restaurants like Red Cow and Hen House Eatery. E coli O157:H7, a harmful strain, can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is investigating, and Wolverine Packing Co is conducting an internal audit. Cooking meat to 71°C (160°F) can kill E coli.
A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef due to an E. coli outbreak, with 15 reported illnesses in Minnesota. The affected beef, used in burgers, was distributed to restaurants across the U.S. Symptoms of E. coli infection include diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps, and can be severe for vulnerable populations. Consumers experiencing symptoms after eating burgers should seek medical advice. For more information, contact the company representative, Don Tanner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
