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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·085-2018·Announced 2018-10-04

JBS Tolleson Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Salmonella Newport Contamination

JBS Tolleson is recalling approximately 6.9 million pounds of raw beef products potentially contaminated with Salmonella Newport. The recall follows an investigation linking the bacteria to 57 reported illnesses.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product Contamination"

Plain-English summary

JBS Tolleson, Inc. is recalling approximately 6,937,195 pounds of various raw, non-intact beef products, including ground beef, that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport. The products were packaged between July 26, 2018, and September 7, 2018, and bear establishment number EST. 267 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations and institutions nationwide.

The recall was initiated after FSIS was notified of an investigation into Salmonella Newport illnesses. Epidemiological investigations identified 57 case-patients from 16 states with illness onset dates ranging from August 5 to September 6, 2018. Traceback investigations determined that raw ground beef was the probable source of the reported illnesses and identified JBS as the common supplier.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS advises consumers to safely prepare raw meat products and to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

The recalled product

Product
JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination
Brand
JBS Tolleson Inc.
Manufacturer
JBS Tolleson Inc.
Category
Food — Raw Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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