foodconsumer.org: Missouri Firm Recalls Fresh Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Missouri Firm Recalls Fresh Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli
O157:H7 Contamination
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admin on 02/03/2010 02:08:00
 
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-008-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, February 2, 2010 - West Missouri Beef, LLC, a Rockville, Mo.,
establishment, is recalling approximately 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless 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 following products are subject to recall:
One combo bin containing approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef
identified as "75 1-M," produced on October 26, 2009.
One combo bin containing approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef
identified as "90 3-D," produced on November 25, 2009.
One combo bin containing approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef
identified as "90 5-D," produced on November 27, 2009.
Combo bins containing approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef
identified as "90 2-P," "90 2-R" or "90 2-V," produced on December 8, 2009.
One combo bin containing approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef
identified as "90 3-E," produced on January 13, 2010.
Each container is marked with the establishment number "EST. 5821" inside the
USDA mark of inspection. The fresh boneless beef products were distributed to
wholesalers in the Chicago, Ill., area.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a verification review performed at the
establishment.
FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these
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. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a
physician.
From FSIS