The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·082-2014·Announced 2014-11-22

Ranchers Legacy Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli O157:H7 Risk

Ranchers Legacy Meat Co. is recalling 1,200 pounds of ground beef products produced on Nov. 19, 2014, 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 corresponds to a score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ranchers Legacy Meat Co. of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, is recalling 1,200 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recall includes various Ranchers Legacy and OTG Manufacturing ground beef patties and blends produced on November 19, 2014. All affected products bear the establishment number iEst. 40264 and have a package code (use by) date of 12/10/2014.

The recall was initiated after FSIS inspection personnel discovered the issue during a routine inspection. Products testing positive on November 21, 2014, were held at the establishment, and the recalled items were produced on the same day and equipment as the positive product. The products were shipped to distributors for sales nationwide. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Some individuals may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. FSIS advises consumers to safely prepare raw meat products and to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 °F using a food thermometer.

The recalled product

Product
Minnesota Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Brand
Rancher's US OP LLC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.