The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·031-2016·Announced 2016-04-21

Meating Place Recalls Beef Patties Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Meating Place is recalling approximately 325 pounds of ground beef patties that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The product was shipped to retail and institutional locations in the Buffalo, NY area.

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' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, an FDA/USDA Class I recall mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the fact that no illnesses have been reported yet.

Plain-English summary

Meating Place, a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 325 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ground beef patties were produced on April 15, 2016. The specific product subject to recall consists of 5-lb. boxes of LORIGO BRAND BEEF PATTIES KEEP FROZEN THE MEATING PLACE INC. with a package code of 120106. The product bears establishment number Est. 8631 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) during routine in-plant review of testing results. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. The item was shipped to retail and institutional locations in the Buffalo, NY area. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Persons who experience symptoms such as easy bruising, pallor, or decreased urine output should seek emergency medical care immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Meating Place Recalls Beef Product Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Brand
Meating Place Lorigo's Meating Place Inc.
Manufacturer
Meating Place Lorigo's Meating Place Inc.
Category
Food — Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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