- Cargill reported the problem after discovering that a previously separated product had been inadvertently used in the production of ground beef.
- Scroll down to see the full list – and photos – of affected products
About 160,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart has been recalled due to concerns it may have been contaminated with the most potent strain of E.coli.
The packages of raw meat had been shipped to the supermarket by Cargill Meat Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based company that sells meat nationwide.
The food safety watchdog is concerned that some products could be found in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.
The packages do not have Cargill on the label. Instead, the branding on the front is “All Natural.” They were produced on April 26 and 27 and have the identifier “EST.86P”.
The recall notice from the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service states that Cargill reported the problem to them after finding that “previously separated products had been inadvertently used in the production of ground beef.”
Consumers who have purchased these products are asked not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Walmart Ground Beef Recalled Due to E.coli Risk
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The specific strain of E. coli in question is O157:H7, known for its potential to cause a form of kidney failure – hemolytic uremic syndrome – which can be fatal.
Symptoms include two to eight days of bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
More commonly, symptoms of E.coli include severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea. These usually appear three to four days after exposure.
Some may feel sick sooner, while others may take a week to feel sick.
The USDA said no people have been reported so far.
People most at risk of complications are young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
The raw ground beef products were produced on April 26 and 27.
The following products are subject to recall:
2.25 pounds. plastic-wrapped trays containing “ALL NATURAL 93% LEAN GROUND BEEF AND 7% FAT” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P’ printed on the back of the label.
1.33 pounds. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “BONUS BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” bearing lot code 118 and establishment number “EST”. 86P’ printed on the back of the label.
2.25 pounds. plastic-wrapped trays containing “PREMIUM ANGUS GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN, 15% FAT ALL NATURAL” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P’ printed on the back of the label.
2.25 pounds. plastic-wrapped trays containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P’ printed on the back of the label.
1.33 pounds. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% All Natural Ground Beef Patties, 20% Fat” bearing lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P’ printed on the back of the label.
1.33 pounds. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “All Natural 90% Lean, 10% Fat Ground Beef Sirloin Patties” bearing lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P’ printed on the back of the label.
