Valley Meats Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Valley Meats LLC is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products produced on December 22, 2023, due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O157:H7) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Valley Meats, LLC, a Coal Valley, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The affected items, which include various box sizes of Angus Ground Beef Patties and Ground Beef, were produced on December 22, 2023, and bear establishment number EST. 5712 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Specific product codes, run numbers, and date codes are listed in the official recall notice.
The recall was initiated after the establishment notified the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that samples submitted to a third-party laboratory tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. The products were shipped to distributor locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to restaurants and other institutional users. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In some cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products. Consumers should throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Valley Meats, LLC, Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
- Brand
- Valley Meats LLC
- Manufacturer
- Valley Meats LLC
- Category
- Food — Raw Ground Beef
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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