According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), American Food Service, of Pico Rivera, Calif., is recalling approximately 3,170 pounds of fresh ground beef patties and other bulk packages of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The following products, produced on Jan. 31, 2011, (with the corresponding case codes) are subject to recall:
- (559002) American Companies 100% Pure Ground Beef 30-lb. case
- (552102) American Companies 2/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (553102) American Companies 3/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554102) American Companies 4/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554106) American Companies 4/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554302) American Companies 4/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (555302) American Companies 5/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (556102) American Companies 6/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (553302) American Companies 3/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (554402) American Companies 4/1 J Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (557102) American Companies 7/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (556106) American Companies 6/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (552106) American Companies 2/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (559004) American Companies Ground Beef Bulk 80% Lean Taco Grind 60-lb. case
- (559202) American Companies 100% Pure Ground Beef For Chili (Coarse Grind) 30-lb. case.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 1913” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were distributed to restaurants throughout southern California. FSIS and the establishment are concerned that some product may be frozen and in restaurant freezers.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
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