The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for approximately 7,000 pounds of raw beef. This recall is a result of concerns regarding possible E. coli contamination.
The USDA announced on December 31 that Valley Meats, LLC shipped potentially contaminated items to Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Fortunately, there have been no confirmed reports of E. coli-related reactions due to these products.
The issue came to light when the establishment informed FSIS that samples of ground beef products, which were sent to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis, yielded positive results for E. coli O157:H7, according to the USDA release.
The company has issued a recall for raw beef products that were potentially contaminated. These products were produced on December 22. The specific products that are being recalled include:
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- 12 pound box package containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1208PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and timestamps between 7:36:38 a.m. to 08:00:48 a.m.
- 16 pound box packages containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with the product code 1253PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and timestamps between 7:25:50 a.m. to 08:00:36 a.m.
- 28 pound box package containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and timestamps between 12:44:00 p.m. to 12:54:32 p.m.
- 28 pound box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and timestamp 1:02:55 p.m.
- 24 pound box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72284, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and timestamps between 1:10:09 p.m. to 1:10:17 p.m.
- 13.5 pound box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1103, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and timestamps between 1:41:55:55 p.m. to 1:57:53 p.m.
- 20 pound box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8515, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and timestamps between 1:16:24 p.m. to 1:31:15 p.m.
- 40 pound box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8020VP, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and timestamps between 1:34:54 p.m. to 2:00:49 p.m.
Items that have been recalled will bear the USDA mark of inspection on their packaging, along with the code “EST. 5712”.
The distributor locations received these items for further distribution to restaurants and other institutional users.
Restaurants and institutions are strongly advised by the USDA to refrain from serving these products. It is recommended that they be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers are also reminded to ensure the safe preparation of raw meat products and to only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you have any concerns regarding food safety, you can reach out to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send an email to [email protected]. Additionally, if you need to report any issues with meat, poultry, or egg products, you can access the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System 24/7 at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
E. coli infection symptoms
Exposure to E. coli, a potentially life-threatening bacteria, can lead to the following symptoms:
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- dehydration
- bloody diherrea
- abdominal cramps
Symptoms of E. coli infection typically emerge within two to eight days after exposure. While the majority of individuals infected with E. coli recover within a week, there is a risk of developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is characterized by kidney failure. It is important to note that HUS is predominantly observed in children under 5 years old and older adults.
If you notice easy bruising, pale skin, or a decrease in urine output, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
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