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CriticalUSDA FSIS·038-2019·Announced 2019-03-26

Aurora Packing Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Aurora Packing Company is recalling approximately 4,838 pounds of beef heel and chuck tender products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 4,838 pounds of beef heel and chuck tender products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The bulk beef products were produced and packed on February 27, 2019. The specific products subject to recall are varying catch weight cardboard box case packages containing bulk pieces of AURORA ANGUS BEEF BONELESS BEEF CHUCK TENDER (case code 61150), BONELESS BEEF HEEL MEAT (case code 29970), and BONELESS BEEF HEEL MEAT (case code 49970). These items bear establishment number EST. 788 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered during traceback activities following routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. The items were shipped for institutional use in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional facility freezers.

Institutions who have purchased these products are urged not to use 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
Aurora Packing Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Brand
Aurora Packing Company, Inc.
Manufacturer
Aurora Packing Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Raw Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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