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| California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-004-2010 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Adrian Gianforti
Editor's Note: This recall release is being reissued to expand the January 18 recall to include approximately
4.9 million additional pounds of beef and veal products, and to correct net weights from 40 lbs. to 50 lbs. in five instances in the earlier release.
WASHINGTON, January 18, 2010 - Huntington Meat Packing Inc., a Montebello, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 864,000
pounds of 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 problem was discovered during a Food Safety Assessment (FSA) by FSIS personnel. The
FSA led to the determination that a further investigation of establishment records was
warranted. The investigation is ongoing and the following products are subject to recall.
The following products, consisting of all ground beef products produced by the plant from January 5, 2010 to January 15, 2010, are subject to recall:
- 50 lb. boxes of "Huntington Meats Ground Beef"
- 50 lb. boxes of "HUNTINGTON MEAT PKG. INC. BEEF GROUND FOR FURTHER PROCESSING"
- 50 lb. boxes of "BEEF BURRITO FILLING MIX"
- 10 lb. boxes of "IMPERIAL MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTY"
- 20 lb. boxes of "IMPERIAL MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTY"
- 10 lb. boxes of "El Rancho MEAT & PROVISION ALL BEEF PATTIES"
Each box bears the establishment number "EST. 17967" inside the USDA mark of inspection on a label. The products
were produced between January 5, 2010, and January 15, 2010, and were shipped to distribution centers,
restaurants, and hotels within the State of California. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses
associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
During a subsequent review of the establishment's records, FSIS also determined additional
products produced and shipped in 2008 to be adulterated because they may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
As a result, the following products produced from February 19, 2008 to May 15, 2008, are subject to recall:
- 50 lb. boxes of "Huntington Meats Ground Beef"
- 50 lb. boxes of " HUNTINGTON MEAT PKG. INC. BEEF GROUND FOR FURTHER PROCESSING"
- 50 lb. boxes of "BEEF BURRITO FILLING MIX"
- 10 lb. boxes of "IMPERIAL MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTY"
- 20 lb. boxes of "IMPERIAL MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTY"
- 10 lb. boxes of "El Rancho MEAT & PROVISION ALL BEEF PATTIES"
Each box bears the establishment number "EST. 17967" inside the USDA mark of inspection on a label. The products
were produced between February 19, 2008, and May 15, 2008, and were shipped to distribution centers, restaurants, and hotels within the State of California.
While these products are normally used fresh, the establishment is taking this action out of concern that some product may still be frozen and in commerce.
FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these recalled products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
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 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.
FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef or ground beef patties that have been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to be sure ground beef is cooked to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company owner, Robert Glenn, at (888) 894-8242.
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:
February 12, 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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