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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·095-2016·Announced 2016-10-14

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.

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

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
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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