National Meat and Provisions Recalls Beef and Veal Products Due to E. Coli O26
National Meat and Provisions is recalling approximately 2,349 pounds of raw beef and veal products in Louisiana due to possible E. coli O26 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 O26) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
National Meat and Provisions, a facility in Reserve, Louisiana, is recalling approximately 2,349 pounds of raw, non-intact beef and veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The affected products were produced and packaged on September 14 and 15, 2016. The recall includes various vacuum-packed items such as ground beef blends, steak trims, and cubed veal sirloin. Specific lot numbers and case codes for the affected products are listed in the official recall documentation.
The recall was initiated after the establishment received a positive Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) sample during its quarterly testing program on September 29, 2016. The products were shipped to a distributor, as well as hotels, restaurants, and institutions in Louisiana. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS and the company note that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. FSIS advises consumers to safely prepare raw meat products and to use a food thermometer to ensure beef and veal are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F with a three-minute rest time.
The recalled product
- Product
- National Meat and Provisions Recalls Beef and Veal Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
- Brand
- National Meat & Provisions, LLC
- Manufacturer
- National Meat & Provisions, LLC
- Category
- Food — Raw Meat
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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