Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli

United States

FSIS has issued a public health alert for ground beef products from Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc. due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The alert affects an undisclosed number of consumers nationwide. As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to the consumption of these products.

The raw ground beef items were produced on March 28, 2024, and bear the establishment number “EST. 960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products have a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024, and a packaging date of “032824.” These items were shipped to food service institutions and retail locations nationwide however a recall was not requested as the products are no longer available for purchase. Here is the list of products that are subject to the public health alert (also available in the link below):

GROUND BEEF 85 FINE GRIND 10#/6
- Product Description: 10-lb ground beef chub
- Lot Code: 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33
- Packaging: 263085

GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB RIB BRISKET CHUCK CRAFT BURGER 5LB
- Product Description: 5-lb. ground beef chub
- Lot Code: 26
- Packaging: 66500

Greater Omaha 100% ALL NATURAL 5 LBS. GOURMET BLEND RIB*BRISKET*CHUCK
- Product Description: 5-lb ground beef chub)
- Lot Code: -
- Packaging: -

GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB 81 FINE GRIND 5#/12 EXACT WEIGHT
- Product Description: 5-lb. ground beef chubs)
- Lot Code: 26
- Packaging: 663581

GROUND BEEF GOANG GB Patty 8OZ Homestyle Rib/Brisket/CH
- Product Description: 4 / 8-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 34
- Packaging: 716800

LOT 34 Ground Beef GB GOANG 75 PATTY PUCK 8 OZ
- Product Description: 4 / 8-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 34
- Packaging: 728075

LOT 34 GROUND BEEF GOANG Rib/Brisket/Chuck 7OZ HOMESTYLE
- Product Description: 4 / 7-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 34
- Packaging: 716700

LOT 34 GROUND BEEF GOANG GB PATTY 6 OZ HOMESTYLE RIB/BRISKET/CHUCK
- Product Description: 6-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 34
- Packaging: 716600

GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB 81 FINE GRIND 5LB EXACT WEIGHT
- Product Description: 5-lb. ground beef chub
- Lot Code: 26
- Packaging: 63581

Ground Beef GOHERF RIB BRISKET CHUCK 5.33oz HOMESTYLE
- Product Description: 6 / 5.33-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 27
- Packaging: 616500

LOT 27 Ground Beef GOHERF Homestyle GB PATTY RIB/BRISKET/CHUCK 8 OZ
- Product Description: 4 / 8-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 27
- Packaging: 616800

GROUND BEEF 73 FINE GRIND 10#/6
- Product Description: 10-lb ground beef chub
- Lot Code: 37
- Packaging: 263073

LOT 51 Ground Beef GB GOANG 75 PATTY PUCK 8OZ
- Product Description: 4 / 8-oz ground beef patties
- Lot Code: 51
- Packaging: 728075

Consumers and food service institutions are requested not to consume or serve these products. They should return them to the place of purchase. FSIS also 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.

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.

List of products: www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2024-04/PHA_label_04202024_01_List%20of%20products.pdf
Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-0