Tyson Fresh Meats of Washington is voluntarily recalling approximately 16,743 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The products subject to recall include:
60-pound boxes containing six 10-pound chubs of "ROUND, COARSE GROUND BEEF, 85/15." The box end also bears a label with the establishment number "Est. 9268" as well as a "BEST BEFORE OR FROZEN BY" date of "03/08/07" and packaging date "02/16/07."
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological sampling at another federally inspected establishment. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
The ground beef was produced on Feb. 16, 2007 and was sent to distributors in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. These people have a higher risk of developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), one of the leading causes of kidney failure in the United States. Often people are diagnosed with HUS before they know they have an E. coli O157:H7 infection. Read more about hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Pritzker | Ruohonen has a national practice and represents E. coli victims throughout the United States. To contact the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the online contact form.
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