Update: This article has been updated to include a list of states where the beef was shipped..
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that more than 16,000 pounds of ground meat was recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
Cargill Meat Solutions has recalled ground beef packages manufactured between April 26 and April 27 with facility ID “EST. 86P.”
Cargill said the packages did not have Cargill branding on the top and were shipped to Walmart stores in 11 states and Washington, D.C.
The USDA said there were no reports of anyone getting sick.
“Out of an abundance of caution and in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, we have voluntarily recalled approximately 16,000 pounds of our ground meat products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,” Cargill said in a statement to USA TODAY. said. “There are no reports of illness.”
Consumers with affected packaging are advised to throw them away or return them to their point of purchase. Anyone who shows signs of E. coli poisoning is advised to seek medical attention immediately.
The E. coli strain found in beef O157:H7 was discovered last month on beef packages from Greater Omaha Packing Company, prompting a public health alert. The FDA and CDC announced Tuesday that they are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli that may be linked to organic walnuts sold at food co-ops and natural food stores.
What is E. coli?What you need to know about the bacteria involved in the ground beef and walnut recall
I remembered the details about Walmart’s ground beef.
- The 2.25-pound plastic-wrapped tray contains “93% Lean 7% Fat All Natural Lean Beef” and has Lot Code 117 and Facility Number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
- A plastic-wrapped tray containing four “Prime Rib Beef Steak Burger Patties” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the 1.33-pound label.
- Plastic packaging tray containing “85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and facility number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the 2.25 pound label.
- A plastic-wrapped tray containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the 2.25 pound label.
- A plastic-wrapped tray containing four “80% lean, 20% fat all-natural ground beef chuck patties” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the 1.33-pound label.
- The 1.33-pound plastic-wrapped tray contains four “90% lean, 10% fat all-natural ground beef sirloin patties” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label. I am.
States where ground meat has been recalled
- connecticut
- Massachusetts
- maryland
- new hampshire
- north carolina
- new york
- Ohio
- pennsylvania
- Virginia
- vermont state
- Washington DC
- west virginia
What is E. coli? What are the symptoms?
Most Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria exist harmlessly in the intestines of humans and animals. However, some can cause mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illness if ingested, the CDC says.
The type of E. coli that can cause diarrhea is usually spread through food or water contaminated with feces that comes into contact with animals or humans. For example, if food handlers do not practice proper hand-washing hygiene after using the restroom, infection can spread. Animals such as cows can also spread E. coli to food and food crops.
E. coli infections can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting for about 5 to 7 days. According to the CDC, infection usually occurs three to four days after ingesting the bacteria.
