Over 40,000 lbs of ground beef sold nationally recalled due to possible E.coli

Ground beef sold nationwide, including Walmart stores, has been recalled due to possible E.coli contamination. This is a serious Class I recall and involves approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products.

Posted 1:50 p.m. Jun 15, 2020 — Updated 6:48 p.m. Jun 15, 2020

Ground beef sold nationwide, including Walmart stores, has been recalled due to possible E.coli contamination.

This is a serious Class I recall and involves approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products.

The recall has been initiated by Lakeside Refrigerated Services out of Swedesboro, N.J., according to the recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The recalled raw ground beef items were produced on June 1, 2020 and bear establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The following products are subject to recall:

1-lb. vacuum packages containing “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES” and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28.
3-lb. vacuum packages containing three 1 lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53929-70.
1-lb. tray packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53944-10.
4-lb. tray packages containing 10 ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80% LEAN / 20% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53937-45.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/27/20 and lot code P53935-25.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing “VALUE PACK FRESH GROUND BEEF 76% LEAN / 24% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53930-18.

The recall notice indicates that there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions at this time.

"E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure to the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately," according to the FSIS.

Consumers should check their refrigerators or freezers and throw out or return any recalled product to the place of purchase.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Consumers can call Lakeside Processing Center Call Center at (856) 832-3881 with questions.

See the full recall notice at www.fsis.usda.gov.

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