Over 22 million pounds of hamburger patties have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. If you or your child is diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7, the likely cause is a recalled hamburger. For legal purposes, it is important that the correct tests and DNA fingerprinting be done. Please contact an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form. Pritzker | Ruohonen is currently representing victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef. The firm is also currently representing the families of people who died from E. coli-related hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
URGENT RECALL AND E. COLI OUTBREAK ALERT: Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has recalled approximately 845,000 pounds of frozen hamburger patties produced at its Butler, Wis., location because the hamburger patties may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. In Minnesota, E. coli infections in 4 children have been linked to Cargill hamburger patties sold under the American Chef’s brand at Sam’s Club. Read about the Sam’s Club E. coli cases.
According to the USDA-FSIS press release regarding the recalled Cargill hamburgers:
The frozen ground beef patties were produced on various dates from Aug. 9 through Aug. 17, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments [including Sam's Club], restaurants and institutions nationwide. Each label bears the establishment number “Est. 924A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Products distributed to retail establishments and subject to recall:
- 6-pound boxes of “American Chef’s Selection Angus Beef Patties 18-1/3 Pound Patties.” Each package bears a case code of “7703100″ and various package codes of Best If Used By dates of “02/05/08,” “02/06/08,” “02/12/08,” and “02/13/08.”
Products distributed to restaurants and institutions and subject to recall include:
- 20-pound boxes of “Grille Works Seasoned Sirloin Steak Beef Patties.” Each package bears a case code of “7700296″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 20-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Beef Patties with Seasoning.” Each package bears a case code of “7703003″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 20-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Beef Patties with Seasoning.” Each package bears a case code of “7703008″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 10-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Beef Patties with Seasoning.” Each package bears a case code of “7703092″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 20-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Black Angus Beef Patties with Seasoning.” Each package bears a case code of “7703132″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 20-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Black Angus Beef Patties with Seasoning.” Each package bears a case code of “7703133″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 10-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Black Angus Beef Patties with Seasoning.” Each package bears a case code of “7703139″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 20-pound boxes of “TNT Thick ‘n’ Tender Black Angus Ground Beef Patties.” Each package bears a case code of “7700922″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 32.4-pound boxes of “100% Black Angus Ground Beef Patties.” Each package bears a case code of “7700932″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
- 36.0-pound boxes of “100% Black Angus Ground Beef Patties.” Each package bears a case code of “7700983″ and a package code “packed/chilled by 08/15/07.”
The problem was discovered through an investigation into three illnesses by the Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture. While the investigation is ongoing, Cargill is voluntarily recalling the products based on a preliminary analysis of epidemiological data. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
