Beef Products Recalled For Possible E. Coli Contamination

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:02:47 GMT

JBS-Swift Beef Co., announced a beef recall this week after an investigation found 18 people were sickened with E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that may be linked to the tainted meat, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

Today the company announced they are expanding the recall to include 380,000 lbs of assorted beef products boosting the total to more than 421,000 lbs.

The recalled beef products were produced on April 21-22 and distributed both nationally and internationally.

The recalled products are generally used for steaks and roasts rather than ground beef. However some of the beef may have been processed into ground products by other companies.

E.coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and, in severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

Consumers with questions can call 1-800-685-6328.

For a complete list of the recalled beef products, read the USDA News Release.

Nestle Toll House prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough was also recalled this week due to the risk of contamination with E. coli.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Ground Beef Recalled Due To E. Coli Contamination

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:49:02 GMT

Valley Meats LLC of Coal Valley, Illinois, has recalled more than 96,000 pounds of potentially contaminated ground beef.

The recall was announced after the Department of Agriculture determined that the beef may be contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.

An outbreak of illness associated with E. coli was initially reported by the Ohio Health Department in early May. Illness has also been linked with Valley Meats ground beef in Illinois and Pennsylvania.

The symptoms of E. coli poisoning include bloody diarrhea, dehydration and kidney failure. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are most susceptible to illness.

E. coli is a common bacterium normally found in humans but some strains such as E. coli 0157:H7 causes food-borne illnesses affecting some 73,000 Americans every year and killing about 61.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

New York City Personal Injury Lawyer - Beef

Beef Products Recalled For Possible E. Coli Contamination

Ground Beef Recalled Due To E. Coli Contamination