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| Kansas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-077-2011 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, Sep 27, 2011 - Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., an Emporia, Kan.
establishment, is recalling approximately 131,300 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 products are subject to recall:
- 5-pound chubs of Kroger-brand "GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN -
27% FAT," packed in 40-pound cases containing eight chubs. Cases
bear an identifying product code of "D-0211 QW." These products
were produced on Aug. 23, 2011 and were shipped to distribution
centers in Ind. and Tenn. for retail sale.
- 3-pound chubs of Butcher’s Brand "GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN -
27% FAT," packed in 36-pound cases each containing 12 chubs.
Cases bear an identifying product code of "D-0211 LWIF." These
products were produced on Aug. 23, 2011 and were shipped to
distribution centers in N.C. and S.C. for retail sale.
- 3-pound chubs of a generic label "GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN -
27% FAT," packed in 36-pound cases each containing 12 chubs.
Cases bear an identifying product code of "D-0211 LWI." These
products were produced on Aug. 23, 2011 and were shipped to
distribution centers in Del., Fla., Ga., Md., Ill., Ind., Mo., N.Y.,
Ohio, Tenn., Texas and Wis. for retail sale.
The products subject to recall have a "BEST BEFORE OR FREEZE
BY" date of "SEP 12 2011" and the establishment number "245D" ink
jetted along the package seam. When available, the retail distribution
list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ website at
www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.
FSIS and the establishment are concerned that consumers may
freeze the product before use and that some product may be in consumers’
freezers. FSIS strongly encourages consumers to check their freezers and
immediately discard any product subject to this recall.
FSIS became aware of the problem yesterday (Sept. 26, 2011) when the agency was
notified by the Ohio Department of Health of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses located in
Butler County. Illness onset dates range from Sept. 8, through Sept. 11, 2011.
The on-going investigation involved collecting leftover ground beef from the
patients’ home on Sept. 19 which tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 by the Ohio
Department of Agriculture’s laboratory today (Sept. 27).
FSIS is continuing to work with Ohio public health partners on this investigation.
E. coli O157:H7 is a 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. Individuals
concerned about an illness should contact a health care 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.
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 with questions regarding the recall should contact the company at
(866) 328-3156. Media with questions regarding the recall should contact the
company’s Director of Public Relations, Gary Mickelson at (479) 290-6111.
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:
January 12, 2012 |
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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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