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| Colorado Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-034-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
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Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard
Editors Note: This recall release is being reissued to expand the
June 24 recall to include approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal products.
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2009 - JBS Swift Beef Company, a Greeley, Colo., establishment is voluntarily expanding its June 24 recall to include
approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal 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.
Together with traceback information and laboratory data, the recall is being expanded as a result of
FSIS' cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an ongoing investigation
into 24 illnesses in multiple states, of which at least 18 appear to be associated. This investigation prompted
the company to re-examine the effectiveness of their food safety system for the April 21 production of beef
primals, and they are conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution as the safety of the products produced
on a portion of that day could not be assured.
The beef products were produced on April 21, 2009 and were distributed both nationally and internationally.
A list of the products subject to the expanded recall attached.[PDF Only]
Each box bears the establishment number "EST. 969" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as the identifying package date of "042109" and a time
stamp ranging from "0618" to "1130." However, these products were sent to establishments and retail stores nationwide for further
processing and will likely not bear the establishment number "EST. 969" on products available for direct consumer purchase.
Customers with concerns should contact their point of purchase.
The recalled products include intact cuts of beef, such as primals, sub-primals, or boxed beef typically used for steaks and roasts rather than ground beef.
FSIS is aware that some of these products may have been further processed into ground products by other companies.
The highest risk products for consumers are raw ground product, trim or other non-intact product made from the products
subject to the recall.
E. coli O157:H7 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. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company's Consumer Hotline at (800) 685-6328.
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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| Retail Distribution List (PDF Only) |
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Last Modified:
July 2, 2009 |
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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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