The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·135-2015·Announced 2015-11-01

All American Meats Recalls Ground Beef Due to E. Coli O157:H7 Risk

All American Meats is recalling approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

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 O157:H7) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

All American Meats, Inc., an Omaha, Nebraska establishment, is recalling approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7. The affected products were produced on October 16, 2015, and bear establishment number EST. 20420 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The specific items subject to recall include various box sizes and lean/fat percentages of ground beef, all with a Sell By Date of 11-03-2015 and specific case codes listed in the official notice.

The recall was initiated after a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 from the FSIS in-commerce surveillance program testing was traced back to the establishment on October 30, 2015. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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 and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. Consumers with questions can contact the company or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
All American Meats, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Brand
All American Meats, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.