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| Colorado Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-039-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2009 - King Soopers, Inc., a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately
466,236 pounds of ground beef products that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall include:
- 1-pound chubs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "69558."
- 1 - 1.25-lb. tray packs of (96/4) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "67164."
- 1 - 1.25-lb. tray packs of (96/4) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "67664."
- 1 - 1.25-lb. tray packs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "67663."
- 1 - 1.25-lb. tray packs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "67163."
- 2.5 - 3-lb. tray packs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "67654."
- 6-pack trays of (93/7) ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "67106."
- 4-pack trays of (93/7) ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "67115."
The ground beef chub products bear a use-by/sell-by date between "05/31/09" and "06/21/09;" the tray packs
of ground beef bear a use-by/sell-by date between "06.02.09" and "06.23.09;" and the ground beef patty
products bear a use-by/sell-by date between "06.01.09" and "06.22.09."
The ground beef products were produced on various dates ranging from May 23, 2009 through June 13, 2009
and bear the establishment number "EST. 6250" within the USDA Mark of Inspection, which is printed
on the front of the packages. The ground beef products were distributed to retail establishments in
Colo., Kan., Mo., Neb., N.M., Utah and Wyo.
FSIS has no reason to believe that these products are still available for sale in commerce. However,
consumers that may have purchased these fresh ground beef products between May 23 and June 23, 2009,
and have stored them in the freezer should look for and discard or destroy these products.
As a result of an ongoing investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 associated with
ground beef products, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) notified FSIS
of the problem. Epidemiological investigations and a case control study conducted by CDPHE and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that there is an association between the fresh ground
beef products and 14 illnesses reported in Colorado. The illnesses were linked through the epidemiological
investigation by their less common pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) pattern found in PulseNet, a
national network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by the CDC.
FSIS would like to remind consumers of the importance of following food safety guidelines when handling
and preparing raw meat. Ground beef should be cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160° Fahrenheit.
This particular strain of Salmonella, Salmonella Typhimurium DT104, is resistant to many commonly prescribed drugs, which
can increase the risk of hospitalization or possible treatment failure in infected individuals.
Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company Hotline at 1-800-632-6900; media inquiries
should be directed to Meghan Glynn, Media Relations Coordinator, at (513) 762-1304.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne
illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such
as infants, the elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of
salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be
chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.
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: December 29, 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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