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HighUSDA FSIS·PHA-02022021-01·Announced 2021-02-02

Raw Ground Beef Alert: Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for raw ground beef sold in Sandwich, Illinois, due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should discard or return the product.

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw ground beef produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The specific item consists of 2-lb trays of raw ground beef with retail labels showing "PACKED" dates ranging from January 28, 2021, through January 31, 2021.

The product was sold at Art’s Food Market in Sandwich, Illinois. The issue was identified when the manufacturer determined it had inadvertently distributed product associated with a sample that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. FSIS notes that the affected product is no longer available for purchase, but some units may remain in consumers' refrigerators or freezers.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. E. coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, and in some cases, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Beef Product Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Category
Food — Raw Ground Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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