The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·013-2021·Announced 2021-04-16

JBS Recalls Imported Boneless Beef for E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

JBS USA is recalling approximately 4,860 pounds of imported boneless beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The raw, frozen beef was distributed to processors in New York and Pennsylvania.

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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, an agency classification of FDA Class I or USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

JBS USA Food Company is recalling approximately 4,860 pounds of imported boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recall involves 60-lb. cardboard boxes containing “95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA” with “PACKED ON: 02-SEP-20” and Australian “EST. 4” on the packaging label. These raw, frozen products were imported on or around Nov. 10, 2020, and distributed for further processing in New York and Pennsylvania.

The recall was initiated after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) collected a routine product sample that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in cold storage at distributor or further processor locations.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. While most people recover within a week, some develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Persons who experience symptoms such as easy bruising, pallor, or decreased urine output should seek emergency medical care immediately. Consumers should safely prepare raw meat products and use a food thermometer to ensure beef is cooked to safe internal temperatures.

The recalled product

Product
JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Category
Food — Raw Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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