More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for E. coli concerns. What to recognize.
More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for E. coli concerns. What to recognize.
Mary Walrath-Holdridge
- The recalled products were distributed to restaurants nationwide and have been linked to 15 illnesses in Minnesota.
- Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, and typically appear within two to eight days after consuming contaminated food.
- Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled products and discard them immediately.
About 167,200 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products are being recalled over E. Coli concerns, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday.
According to the USDA, over 100 products manufactured by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. are subject to recall after illnesses were reported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. A throng of people in the state reported that they consumed ground beef before becoming ill, prompting an investigation. Testing later confirmed the presence of E. coli in a beef sample taken from Wolverine Packing Co.
While the products were distributed to restaurants nationwide, 15 cases of E. coli poisoning have been identified in just Minnesota, with illness onset dates ranging from Nov. 2 to10, said the USDA. Affected products could still be in restaurant refrigerators and should be immediately disposed of, warned the agency.
Here’s what to recognize about the Wolverine Packing Co. recall.
What Wolverine Packing Co. products are recalled?
The recall covers over 100 raw fresh and frozen ground beef products. Products are sold under other brand names in addition to Wolverine Packing Co., including 1855 Beef, Davis Creek Meals, Farmer’s selection, Heritage Restaurant Brands, and Cheney Brothers, Inc., according to a list of labels released by the USDA.
Fresh products have a “use by” date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled with a production date of 10/22/24. All impacted products have the establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
view the packed list as released by the USDA here:
E. coli poisoning symptoms
Most Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria reside harmlessly in the intestines of people and animals. But some can factor mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illnesses if consumed, the CDC says.
According to the USDA, symptoms of E. coli poisoning appear two to eight days after exposure and usually last about a week. These can include:
- Dehydration
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
- Fever
In rare cases, some people, especially older adults and children under 5, may develop a type of kidney setback called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which is marked by straightforward bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. These people should seek emergency medical worry immediately.
Avoid E. Coli poisoning
According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, it is significant to properly prepare fresh and frozen raw beef products to avoid becoming ill. Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of a least 160 fahrenheit and checked with a food thermometer.
The CDC likewise suggests secure food handling practices, such as washing hands with water and soap before and after handling food, using the bathroom and having contact with animals and their environments. Raw meat or cooked foods should not be allowed to sit at room temperature for more than two hours and surfaces that have arrive in contact with them should be wiped down before further use.
Never place or store cooked food alongside raw meat or poultry and be sure to wash fruits and vegetables before use.
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