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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·113-2018·Announced 2018-11-16

Majestic Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef for E. coli O157:H7

Majestic Meat Company is recalling approximately 532 pounds of ground beef products in Utah due to possible E. coli O157:H7 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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score is never below 4, and the presence of a Class I designation for a high-risk pathogen like E. coli O157:H7 aligns with the Critical severity criteria for serious injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Majestic Meat Company, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 532 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled items include bulk ground beef, ground beef patties, and meatballs produced on November 8, 2018. These products bear establishment number EST. 19915 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to restaurants in the state of Utah.

The recall was initiated after FSIS identified on November 15, 2018, that product associated with a sample confirmed positive for E. coli O157:H7 had been shipped. The establishment held two of the three boxes of source material associated with the sampled product, but the third box was further processed and shipped. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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 develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Persons who experience symptoms such as easy bruising, pallor, or decreased urine output should seek emergency medical care immediately. Consumers are advised to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 165°F to kill harmful bacteria.

The recalled product

Product
Majestic Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Brand
Corfini Meat and Seafood
Manufacturer
Corfini Meat and Seafood
Category
Food — Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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