Elkhorn Valley Packing Recalls Boneless Beef Chuck Due to E. coli O103
Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck product due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' (USDA Class I), which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Elkhorn Valley Packing, a Harper, Kansas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck product that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. The product, labeled "Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS," was packed on February 16, 2023, and bears establishment number EST. M-19549.
The recall was initiated after routine testing by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of ground beef derived from this product confirmed the presence of STEC O103. The affected items were distributed to distributors, federal establishments, retail locations, and wholesale locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers and distributors should not use or further distribute the recalled product. Items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS advises consumers to safely prepare raw meat products and to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F to kill harmful bacteria.
The recalled product
- Product
- Elkhorn Valley Packing Recalls Boneless Beef Chuck Product Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
- Brand
- Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC
- Manufacturer
- Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC
- Category
- Food — Raw Meat
- Hazard
Distribution
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