The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·033-2019·Announced 2019-03-19

La Rosita Fresh Market Recalls Ground Beef for E. coli O157:H7

La Rosita Fresh Market in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, is recalling raw ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

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', which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

La Rosita Fresh Market Inc., a retail store in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, is recalling approximately 54 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products were ground in-store and packaged behind the meat counter in varying weights. The specific items are packed in white trays with plastic wrap and labeled "MOLIDA DE RES GROUND BEEF" with pack dates of March 13, 2019, or March 14, 2019.

The recall was initiated after FSIS investigators discovered the potential contamination through routine product sampling on March 14, 2019. These items were sold exclusively at the La Rosita Fresh Market Inc. location at 1805 W. Algonquin Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, and in some cases, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
La Rosita Fresh Market Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Distribution

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