United States
The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck product by Elkhorn Valley Packing because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. This product was shipped to distributors, federal establishments, retail locations, and wholesale locations, which includes hotels, restaurants, and institutions, in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of this product.
The recalled product is:
- Various weights corrugated boxes containing “Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS; Packed on 2/16/23.” The complete list of serial numbers and box count numbers for the boneless beef chuck product that are subject to recall can be found in the image below.
The product subject to recall was packed on Feb. 16, 2023 and bears the Establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated when FSIS testing of ground beef derived from the product revealed a positive result for STEC O103. STEC O103 can cause diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting, typically appearing 2-8 days (average of 3-4 days) after consumption. Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, is uncommon but can occur in people of any age, particularly young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Consumers are advised not to use or further distribute the product, and to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. To ensure the product is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria, a food thermometer should be used to measure the internal temperature.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source:
www.fsis.usda.gov
