Over 160,000 lb of Ground Beef Recalled for E coli Risk

Nov. 22, 2024 — Wolverine Packing Co. of Detroit has recalled about 167,277 pounds of ground beef products because of possible E coli contamination, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The recall was launched after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture notified the FSIS that people who consumed ground beef had become sick, the FSIS said in a news release. The FSIS reported that they identified 15 cases of illness from Nov. 2 to Nov. 10.

The meat was shipped to restaurants across the nation. Fresh products have a use-by date of Nov. 14, and the production date for frozen products is Oct. 22. Products being recalled have the words “EST. 2574B” printed inside the USDA mark of inspection.

“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurant refrigerators or freezers,” the news release said. “Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”

Check the FSIS website for a full list of products and product labels.

E coli is a potentially life-threatening bacteria that can lead to dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and belly cramps within 2-8 days (typically 3-4 days) after exposure. While most people recover within a week, some people infected with E coli O157:H7, the specific bacteria involved in the recall, may get hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. This condition, more common in children under 5 and older adults, is marked by easy bruising, pale skin, and reduced urine output. Anyone who has these symptoms should seek emergency medical attention right away.

In a statement, Wolverine Packing said it was working with FSIS, CNN reported.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service: “Wolverine Packing Co. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.”

CNN: “Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.”