The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·090-2016·Announced 2016-09-27

Caviness Beef Packers Recalls Beef Products Due to E. Coli O103

Caviness Beef Packers is recalling approximately 2,100 pounds of boneless beef trim products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103.

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

Caviness Beef Packers, a Hereford, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 2,100 pounds of boneless beef trim products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. The recall involves 10 lb. chubs, 2-3 lb. tray packs, and 1.5 lb. tray packs of 73% Regular Ground Beef. These products were produced on September 14, 2016, and further processed into ground beef by another establishment. The products were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

The recall was initiated after the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) conducted routine microbiological testing on a sample that tested positive for E. coli O103. The source text states that there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. E. coli O103 is a non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, and rarely, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

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 to kill harmful bacteria.

The recalled product

Product
Caviness Beef Packers Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
Brand
Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd.
Manufacturer
Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd.
Category
Food — Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Related recalls

Same brand · Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd.

Same hazard · e coli o103

See all →

Similar recalls