Morasch Meats Recalls Raw Frozen Diced Beef Due to E. Coli O157:H7
Morasch Meats is recalling approximately 3,930 pounds of raw frozen diced beef products produced on August 24, 2022, 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'. According to the rubric, an agency classification of USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Morasch Meats Inc., a Portland, Oregon establishment, is recalling approximately 3,930 pounds of raw frozen diced beef products. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The affected items are 30-lb. box packages containing “BEEF DICED 3/10# BAGS” with case code FM010152, LOT#: 082422, and a date of 8/24/2022. Each case contains three 10 lb. vacuum-sealed bags of diced beef. The products bear establishment number “EST. 4102” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) during a review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. The items were shipped to distributor locations in Oregon for further distribution to restaurants and other institutional users. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products. Consumers should throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase. FSIS advises consumers to safely prepare raw meat products and to cook diced beef to an internal temperature of 145 F using a food thermometer to ensure harmful bacteria are killed.
The recalled product
- Product
- Morasch Meats Inc. Recalls Raw Frozen Diced Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
- Brand
- Morasch Meats, Inc
- Manufacturer
- Morasch Meats, Inc
- Category
- Food — Raw Meat
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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