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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA 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.

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

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.
Manufacturer
All American Meats, Inc.
Category
Food — Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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