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| Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-R01-2011 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bill Bagley
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 - Food Depot #24, a McDonough, Ga., retailer is recalling
approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following ground beef products subject to recall were sold as tray packs of varying weights
bearing a "Sell By" date of "05/20/11." The products subject to recall include:
- 1 lb. through 4 lb. tray packs of Ground Beef Products
These products were produced on May 19, 2011, and were sold to customers of the Food Depot #24
store located at 560 Macon St., McDonough, GA 30253. When available, the retail distribution
list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ website at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result
for E. coli O157:H7. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated
with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare
provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of
the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration,
and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune
systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and
only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that
ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer
that measures internal temperature.
Consumers and media with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's corporate office at
(770) 474-5904.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a
day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to
4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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Last Modified:
May 25, 2010 |
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| USDA
Recall Classifications |
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Class I |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability
that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences
or death. |
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Class II |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of
adverse health consequences from the use of the product. |
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Class III |
This
is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse
health consequences. |
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