Ground Beef Recall: What You Need to Know
USDA Recall Affects Over 16,000 Pounds of Raw Ground Beef
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a recall for more than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to concerns that the meat may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The recalled products were produced on March 28, 2024.
Affected Products
The affected products include ground beef patties, ground beef crumbles, and ground beef chubs. The products have the establishment number "EST. 46841" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to retail stores nationwide.
Walmart Recall
On May 1, 2024, Walmart began a separate recall for over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef. The affected products were sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Cargill Meat Solutions Recall
Cargill Meat Solutions has also issued a recall for 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef. The affected products were produced on March 29, 2024, and have the establishment number "EST. 46841" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Symptoms of E. coli Infection
Symptoms of E. coli infection can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. In severe cases, E. coli infection can lead to kidney failure and even death.
What to Do If You Have Affected Products
If you have purchased any of the affected products, do not eat them. Throw them away immediately and contact the retailer where you purchased the products for a refund.
Additional Information
For more information about the USDA recall, please visit the USDA website at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/. For more information about the Walmart recall, please visit the Walmart website at https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2024/05/01/walmart-issues-ground-beef-recall. For more information about the Cargill Meat Solutions recall, please visit the Cargill website at https://www.cargill.com/news/2024/05/01-ground-beef-recall/.
Comments