Ground beef sold at Walmart is recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Posted on05/09/24 at 08:37
- Cargill ground beef recall.
- The meat was sold at Walmart.
- Over 16,000 pounds of beef were recalled.
Cargill Meat Solutions, based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has recalled approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products.
This is due to possible contamination with E. coli bacteria.
The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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Cargill ground beef recall
The affected ground beef products were produced on April 26 and 27, 2024, and include various types of plastic-wrapped trays.
- 2.25 lb trays labeled «93% LEAN GROUND BEEF, 7% FAT, ALL NATURAL» with batch code 117 and establishment number «EST. 86P»
- 1.33 lb trays with four «PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES» with batch code 118 and establishment number «EST. 86P»
- 2.25 lb trays labeled «85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF» with batch code 117 and establishment number «EST. 86P»
More ground beef products are listed
All these products bear the USDA inspection mark on the front of the label and the establishment number «EST. 86P» on the back.
The meat was sold at Walmart
The meat was distributed to Walmart retail stores nationwide.
The Cargill ground beef recall was initiated after the company discovered that a product that was previously segregated was mistakenly used in the production of ground beef.
To date, no adverse reactions related to the consumption of these products have been reported.
However, anyone concerned about possible illness is urged to contact a healthcare provider.
What can E. coli do?
E. coli can be potentially fatal, causing symptoms like dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps two to eight days after exposure.
In severe cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), especially in young children and the elderly.
Symptoms of HUS include easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output, which require urgent medical attention.
FSIS is concerned that some of these products are still in consumers’ homes.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have purchased these products are advised to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure appropriate measures are taken and that information reaches consumers.
Consumers can get more information about the recall by contacting Cargill Meat Solutions at 1-844-419-1574.
FSIS advises all consumers to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of at least 160°F to ensure harmful bacteria are killed.