Federal officials say meat poses
a high health risk.
By Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News)—Nearly
96,000 pounds of ground beef products
that may be contaminated with the
potentially deadly bacterium E. coli 0157:H7
have been recalled by Valley Meats LLC of
Coal Valley, Ill., the U.S. Department of
Agriculture announced Thursday.
Federal officials classified the recall
as "Class One," which means that eating the
meat poses a high health risk, CNN reported.
An outbreak of illness linked to the meat
was first reported by the Ohio Department of
Health on May 13. Illnesses have also been
reported in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
E. coli 0157:H7—which can cause
dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and kidney
failure—poses the greatest danger to the
very young, the elderly and those with
weakened immune systems, says the USDA's
Food Safety Inspection Service.
3S Brand Products:
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN 3/S 100% GROUND BEEF PATTY." Each
package bears the identifying case code
"95554."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 60 (6-1) "KEEP
FROZEN 3/S 100% GROUND BEEF PATTY." Each
package bears the identifying case code
"95556."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN 3/S CHOPPED BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK
BURGER." Each package bears the
identifying case code "95573."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN 3/S CHOPPED BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK
BURGER." Each package bears the
identifying case code "95574."
Grillmaster Brand Products:
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 100 (10-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER 100% GROUND BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95588."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 20 (2-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER 100% GROUND BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95500."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER 100% GROUND BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95502."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER 100% GROUND BEEF
PATTY." The cases can be identified by
the case codes "95504" and "95505."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 50 (5-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER 100% GROUND BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95508."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 60 (6-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER 100% GROUND BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95509."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN GRILL MASTER BEEF PATTIE." Each
case can be identified by the case code
"95512."
J & B Brand Products:
- 10.5 pound cases
containing a total of 28, 6-ounce "KEEP
FROZEN BEEF HOAGIE PATTIE." Each package
bears the identifying case code "51706."
- 10.5 pound cases
containing a total of 14, 12-ounce "KEEP
FROZEN BEEF DINNER PATTIE." Each package
bears the identifying case code "51312."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN TENDERKNIT BEEF STEAK CHOPPED AND
FORMED." Each package bears the
identifying case code "11028."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "TENDERKNIT
BEEF STEAK CHOPPED AND FORMED." Each
package bears the identifying case code
"11024."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 10 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN TENDERKNIT VEAL LUNCHEON CHOPPED
AND FORMED." Each package bears the
identifying case code "13014."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN SEASONED GROUND BEEF PATTIE."
Each package bears the identifying case
code "11384BR."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 packages (4-1)
"KEEP FROZEN BEEF STEAK BURGER." Each
package bears the identifying case code
"J1004."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN FLAVOR BURST BEEF PATTIE." Each
package bears the identifying case code
"51803."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN FLAVOR BURST BEEF PATTIE." Each
package bears the identifying case code
"51804."
Klub Brand Products:
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 20 (2-1) "KEEP
FROZEN KLUB GROUND BEEF STEAK." Each
case can be identified by the case code
"95565."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN KLUB GROUND BEEF STEAK." Each
case can be identified by the case code
"95567."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN KLUB GROUND BEEF STEAK." Each
case can be identified by the case code
"95568."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 20 (2-1) "KEEP
FROZEN KLUB HOMESTYLE GROUND BEEF
STEAK." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95583."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN KLUB HOMESTYLE GROUND BEEF
STEAK." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95584."
Thick 'N Savory Brand Products:
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 20 (2-1) "KEEP
FROZEN THICK 'N SAVORY SEASONED BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95579."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN THICK 'N SAVORY SEASONED BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95580."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN THICK 'N SAVORY SEASONED BEEF
PATTY." Each case can be identified by
the case code "95581."
Ultimate Brand Products:
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 20 (2-1) "KEEP
FROZEN ULTIMATE BURGER CHOPPED BEEF
STEAK." Each case can be identified by
the case code "1012CL."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN ULTIMATE BURGER CHOPPED BEEF
STEAK." Each case can be identified by
the case code "1013CL."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN ULTIMATE BURGER CHOPPED BEEF
STEAK." Each case can be identified by
the case code "1014CL."
Products with No Specified Name
Brand:
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 20 (2-1) "KEEP
FROZEN ULTIMATE BURGER CHOPPED BEEF
STEAK." Each case bears the case code
"50123."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN ULTIMATE BURGER CHOPPED BEEF
STEAK." Each case bears the case code
"50125."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN ULTIMATE BURGER CHOPPED BEEF
STEAK." Each case bears the case code
"50127."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 30 (3-1) "KEEP
FROZEN PURE BEEF PATTIE HEARTY HOMESTYLE."
Each case bears the case code "3253."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 40 (4-1) "KEEP
FROZEN PURE BEEF PATTIE HEARTY HOMESTYLE."
Each case bears the case code "3254."
- 10-pound cases
containing a total of 50 (5-1) "KEEP
FROZEN PURE BEEF PATTIE HEARTY HOMESTYLE."
Each case bears the case code "3255."
- 24.75-pound cases
containing a total of 144 "KEEP
RERIGERATED GROUND BEEF PATTY." Each
case can be identified by the case code
"8218."
- 20-pound cases
containing a total of 4 (4 X 5) "KEEP
REFRIGERATED GROUND BEEF." Each package
bears the identifying case code
"8020EC."
- 40-pound cases
containing a total of 8 (8 X 5) "KEEP
REFRIGERATED GROUND BEEF." Each package
bears the identifying case code
"8020VP."
- 20-pound cases
containing a total of 4 (4 X 5) "KEEP
REFRIGERATED GROUND BEEF." Each package
bears the identifying case code "8515."
- 20-pound cases
containing a total of 4 (4 X 5) "KEEP
FROZEN GROUND BEEF." Each package bears
the identifying case code "8020ECF."
- 20-pound cases
containing a total of 4 (4 X 5) "KEEP
FROZEN GROUND BEEF." Each package bears
the identifying case code "10201."
- 20-pound cases
containing a total of 4 (4 X 5) "KEEP
FROZEN GROUND MEAT." Each package bears
the identifying case code "10301."
Additionally, each product bears the
establishment number "EST. 5712" inside the
USDA mark of inspection. The (2-1), (3-1),
(4-1), (5-1) and (6-1) markings refer to the
number of portions per one-pound.
These ground beef products were produced
on March 10, 2009, and were distributed to
various consignees nationwide.
The problem was discovered through an
epidemiological investigation of illnesses.
On May 13, 2009, FSIS was informed by the
Ohio Department of Health of a cluster of E.
coli O157:H7 infections. Illnesses have been
reported in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
Illinois. Individuals concerned about an
illness should contact a physician.
Media and consumers questions regarding
the recall should be directed to the company
spokesperson at (309) 799-7341.
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.
Source:
USDA Food and Safety Service
SOURCE: University of California, Los
Angeles, news release, May 19, 2009
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