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Over 167,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
The FSIS has recalled ground beef products sold in bulk or as patties after 15 people fell ill and tested positive for E. Coli. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on November 20 that Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled about 167,277 pounds of ground beef products because of potential E. coli contamination. The issue was discovered when people became ill after eating ground beef, which the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health linked to the now-recalled products from Wolverine Packing Co.
All recalled products were distributed to restaurants nationwide and may have been then sold to customers. The recalled fresh ground beef products have a use-by date labeled 11/14/2024, and the frozen ground beef products have a production date labeled 10 22 24. The recalled products bear an establishment number "EST. 2574B," which can be found inside the USDA mark of inspection.
You can find the list of recalled products and labels on the FSIS website.
What Is E. Coli?
E. coli is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. It can be potentially deadly to young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. If you suspect symptoms of E. coli, you should seek immediate medical attention.
As of November 20, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has identified 15 people within Minnesota who have fallen ill after eating the recalled ground beef products. No deaths have been reported.
What You Should Do If You Have the Recalled Products
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that E. coli can be killed by cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, measured with a thermometer. However, if you have any of the contaminated ground beef, you should not consume it, even if cooked to the proper temperature. Check your fridge and refrigerators for the recalled products, and discard them.
If you have questions about the recalled ground beef, you can contact Don Tanner, a representative of Wolverine Packing Co. at 248-762-1533.
