Fairway Stores in Valley Meat E. coli Recall Group
Fairway Stores Inc. sold ground beef in locations throughout California that is subject to the Valley Meat E. coli outbreak still under investigation by the California Department of Public Health and other health agencies.
Fairway Stores is based in Castroville, California, and is one of the retail chains identified by USDA as a carrier of frozen hamburger patties and other ground beef products recalled by Valley Meat Company of Modesto for possible E. coli 0157:H7 contamination. The complete Valley Meat E. coli retail recall list was published by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
If you are a Fairway Stores customer in California who has purchased frozen hamburger patties or other ground beef, check your freezer for meat under this recall. Law firm Pritzker Olsen is concerned that more E. coli 0157:H7 infections could occur. Already, state health investigators have identified a cluster of seven cases associated with Valley Meat ground beef.
According to the August 6 recall announcement for 1 million pounds of Valley Meat Company ground beef, all packages under recall were produced between October 2, 2009, and January 12, 2010. The frozen patties and other ground beef products all are marked with USDA Establishment number EST 8268.
If you or a loved one has suffered E. coli symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and painful stomach cramps, see a physician immediately. For answers to legal questions about a possible Valley Meat E. coli lawsuit, call Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page.
It is illegal under federal law for ground beef to contain E. coli O157:H7. Our firm is a leading practitioner of foodborne illness litigation and we have a record of winning lawsuits against purveyors of food contaminated with E. coli and other dangerous human pathogens.
Uka’s Big Saver Foods Affected by Valley Meat Co. E.coli Beef Recall
On August 6 Valley Meat Company of Modesto, California recalled one million pounds of beef that could be tainted with E. coli O157:H7, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). On August 11, Uka’s Big Saver Foods was named on a list of retailers affected by this recall that the FSIS posted on its website.
Uka’s Big Saver Foods, among other retailers, has been instructed to remove any beef from store shelves that fits the recall description:
- Certain frozen beef products sold under the Valley Meat Co. brand
- establishment number “EST. 8268″ inside the USDA mark of inspection
- production code of 25709 through 01210
- produced between the dates of Oct. 2, 2009 through Jan. 12, 2010
- distributed to retailers in Arizona, Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii
The recall was issued after the California Department of Public Health reported seven cases of E.coli O157:H7 with the same PFGE pattern, or genetic fingerprint, to the FSIS.
Beef Recall and California E coli O157:H7 Outbreak Prompt Call for Medical Expenses
Fred Pritzker, a food safety lawyer with extensive experience with E. coli O157:H7 cases, called today on Valley Meat Company of Modesto, California, to pay the medical bills of the people who were sickened by E. coli O157:H7 after consuming Valley Meat beef products. The California Department of Public Health has confirmed 7 cases of E. coli O157:H7 in California associated with eating Valley Meat Company beef. Prompted by this outbreak, Valley Meat Company recalled 1,000,000 pounds of ground beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
“We are calling on Valley Meat Company and any food service providers involved in the outbreak to act responsibly and pay for the medical expenses and lost wages of those who contracted E. coli infections,” said Pritzker.”While other legal issues, including compensation for pain and suffering, are pending. The families deserve that peace of mind.”
Pritzker also stated that he believes food service providers should do more to ensure that meat suppliers are following state of the art techniques to keep deadly pathogens out of the food supply. “It is really up to food service providers to demand that the meat they provide to customers is produced under the safest possible conditions,” Pritzker said. “Food service providers have the market power to change dangerous practices.”
Valley Meat Company Beef Recall Information
The following products are part of the Valley Meat recall:
- (#2155) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 8/1R
- (#2503) SMASHBURGER 40/7 OZ. – VAC PACK
- (#2510) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 2/1 OVAL
- (#2515) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 2/1 R
- (#2535) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 3/1 OVAL
- (#2545) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 3/1R
- (#2575) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 4/1R
- (#2595) IQF – 80/20% PATTIES 4/1R THIN
- (#2605) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 5/1R
- (#2635) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 6/1R
- (#2668) BEEF CHUCK PATTIES 7 OZ- 21#
- (#3075) *IQF* 85/15% PATTIES 4/1R USFI
- (#3090) ‘RPQ’ 85/15 PATTIES 160/4 OZ.
- (#3325) “RPQ” 90/10 BEEF PATTIES 40/4 OZ
- (#3350) 90/10% BEEF PATTIES 160/4 OZ.
- (#3450)SUPREMAS BEEF PATTIES 12/3#
- (#3519) *IQF* 4/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
- (#3520) *IQF* 5/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
- (#3522) *IQF* 6/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
- (#3675) BEEF SOY PATTIES RETAIL 6/5#
- (#3700) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 12/3#
- (#3705) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 6/5#
- (#3710) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 8/3#
- (#3715) BIGGER VALLEY BURGER – 6/5#
- (#3725) 80/20 BIGGER BURGER 12/3#
- (#3751) 80/20% RETAIL PATTIES 12/3#
- (#3800) 85/15% RETAIL PATTIES – 12/3#
- (#3850) BLACK ANGUS BURGER 12/2# BOX
- (#3875) 93/7% BEEF PATTIES 12/3# RETAIL
- (#3880) SAFEWAY 73/27 RETAIL BOXES 8#
- (#3882) SAFEWAY 73/27 PATTIES 12/2.5#
- (#3883) SAFEWAY 80/20 PATTIES 12/2.5#
- (#4000) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 10/1#
- (#4001) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 20/2#
- (#4005) 73/27% GROUND BEEF – 40/1#
- (#4015) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
- (#4020) 73/27% GROUND BEEF – 8/5#
- (#4030) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
- (#4035) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 15/3#
- (#4300) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 10/1#
- (#4305) 80/20% GROUND BEEF – 40/1#
- (#4310) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
- (#4315) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 8/5#
- (#4325) 80/20% GROUND BEEF – 4/10#
- (#4326)*FRESH** 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
- (#4328)80/20 GROUND BEEF 4/10# WHITE BOX
- (#4329) ‘RPQ’ 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
- (#4335)80/20% GROUND BEEF 2/5# – PRINTED
- (#4610) 85/15% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
- (#4615) 85/15% GROUND BEEF 8/5#
- (#4625) “RPQ” 85/15% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
- (#4630) 85/15% G B 4/10# CLEAR-generic
- <>(#4915) 90/10% GROUND BEEF – 8/5#
- (#4925) 90/10% GROUND BEEF 4/10# / WHITE
- (#4930) 90/10% G B 4/10# / CLEAR-generic
- (#4980) 93/7% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
- (2714) HEARST 80/20 PATTIES 5/1R -10#
- (2715) HEARST GROUND BEEF 12/1# RETAIL
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 8268″ inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a production code of 25709 through 01210. These products were produced between the dates of Oct. 2, 2009 through Jan. 12, 2010 and were distributed to retail outlets and institutional foodservice providers in California, Texas, Oregon, Arizona and internationally.
For a free consultation regarding a Valley Meat lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (TOLL FREE) or submit our beef recall case review form. Our lawyers have successfully represented people with HUS E coli.
Valley Meat Company Beef Recall Prompted by E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak
Pritzker Olsen law firm is investigating an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in California has prompted a Valley Meat Company beef recall of over one million pounds of beef products. This is what we know so far:
- There are 7 culture-confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 in California. These people ate Valley Meat Company beef products before they became sick. Dates of illness were between February and July of 2010.
- Others were sickened and may be part of the outbreak.
- The 7 cases involve a rare strain of E. coli O157:H7 as determined by PFGE subtyping.
- Valley Meat Company is a Modesto, California meat processor. Valley Meat recalled 1,000,000 pounds of beef products, including frozen beef patties and bulk ground beef.
- The Valley Meat Company beef recall involves products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 8268″ inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a production code of 27509 through 01210.
- The beef products were produced between the dates of Oct. 2, 2009 through Jan. 12, 2010 and were distributed to retail outlets and institutional foodservice providers in California, Texas, Oregon, Arizona and internationally.
- A list of the recalled products can be found at Vally Meat Recall.
The recalled Valley Meat frozen beef patties may still be in consumers’ freezers and may have been sold under various brand names. If you have any frozen beef patties in your freezer, you need to check the establishment number (EST. 8268) and the production code. If you have recalled beef, do not eat it. Even trace amounts of E. coli can make you seriously ill. Serious complications of an E. coli O157 infection include the following:
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) – Kidney Failure
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
- E. coli-Related Death
If you have any questions about a Valley Meat Company lawsuit, E. coli testing or what to do to find out if you or your child is part of this outbreak, please call 1-888-377-8900 (TOLL FREE) or submit our online form for a free consultation.
Valley Meat E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in CA
A California ground beef E. coli outbreak is related to Valley Meat Company’s hamburger E. coli 0157:H7 recall of 1 million pounds of frozen beef patties and bulk ground beef, according to a news release issued today by the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).
FSIS said the meat was sold primarily to retailers and foodservice distributors in California, Texas, Oregon, Arizona and internationally from October 2, 2009, to January 12, 2010. FSIS and law firm Pritzker Olsen, which represents victims of ground beef E. coli outbreaks, are concerned that some product may still be in storage in consumers’ freezers, which could lead to more illnesses.
Pritzker Olsen is investigating this outbreak and strongly urges consumers to check their freezers for any of the recalled Valley Meats hamburger patties or bulk ground beef. You may contact our firm at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) for instructions on what to do if you find any in order to help the investigation.
Click here to see the complete FSIS recall list. All products subject to recall bear the USDA establishment number “8268″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Valley Meat Ground Beef E. coli Investigation
The federal agency in charge of food safety in meat products reported today that one million pounds of ground beef patties and bulk ground beef produced late last year by Valley Meat Co. of Modesto, California, may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly human pathogen.
FSIS became aware of the problem on July 15 when the agency was notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a small E. coli O157:H7 cluster of illnesses with a rare strain as determined by molecular subtyping, or DNA fingerprinting. A total of six patients with illness onset dates between April 8 and June 18 were reported at that time.
Upon further review, the California state health agency added another patient to the outbreak case count from February, bringing the count to seven. FSIS is continuing to work with the CDPH and the company on the investigation.
Anyone with signs or symptoms of E. coli infection should contact a health care provider. If you or a loved one is a victim of this outbreak, your legal questions will be answered by Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or you may contact us online via the contact for on the side of this Web page.
Our firm has won many ground beef E coli lawsuits for people hospitalized from E. coli O157:H7 infection, including patients who develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) — related conditions in which toxins emitted by the pathogen attack a person’s red blood cells and cause life-threatening injury to the kidney, heart, brain and central nervous system.
Children under 5, especially, are at risk for developing HUS, the leading cause of kidney failure in children worldwide.
