The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·085-2015·Announced 2015-06-03

Tyson Recalls Ground Beef Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The products were shipped to one distribution location in New York.

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 FDA Class I or USDA Class I classification mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Tyson Fresh Meats, a Dakota City, Nebraska establishment, is recalling approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on June 3, 2015.

The recalled product consists of 5 lb. chubs of 80% Lean Ground Beef produced on May 16, 2015. These products bear the establishment number EST. 245C inside the USDA mark of inspection and a best before or freeze by date of June 5, 2015. The items were shipped to one distribution location in New York. FSIS discovered the potential contamination during a routine sampling program, and neither FSIS nor the company has received reports of illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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 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 to ensure harmful bacteria are killed.

The recalled product

Product
Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Brand
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Manufacturer
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Category
Food — Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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