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| California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-038-2010 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2010 -South Gate Meat Co., a South Gate, Calif., establishment, is
recalling approximately 35,000 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 products subject to recall include:
- 20-, 30- and 40-pound bulk packages of "SOUTH GATE MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF."
- 30-, 40-, and 50-pound bulk packages of "SOUTH GATE MEAT CO. COARSE GROUND BEEF."
- 10- and 20-pound packages of "SOUTH GATE MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTIES."
Each package bears establishment number "EST. 6217" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
These ground beef products were produced between the dates of June 7, 2010, through
June 21, 2010, and were shipped to restaurants in the Los Angeles and Orange County, Calif. area.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling 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 physician.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including restaurants) 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.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company's owner, John Dritsas and the company's Vice President, Angelo Dritsas respectively at (323) 564-1701.
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:
June 23, 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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