Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Arkansas Firm Recalls Ground Meat due to E.Coli
Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-008-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, January 29, 2007- The Natural State Meat Co., a Batesville, Ark., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,240 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The products subject to recall include: Various sized bags (between one- and 25- pounds) of "Meacham Packing Company, HAMBURGER."
Various sized bags (between one- and 10-pounds) of "Meacham Packing Company, Beef Ground Chuck."
Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 10692” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
The ground beef products were produced on various dates between January 19 and 26, 2007 and were distributed to retail establishments and institutions in Independence County, Arkansas.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Co-owner Eric Mohlke at (870) 793-7541.
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-008-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, January 29, 2007- The Natural State Meat Co., a Batesville, Ark., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,240 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The products subject to recall include: Various sized bags (between one- and 25- pounds) of "Meacham Packing Company, HAMBURGER."
Various sized bags (between one- and 10-pounds) of "Meacham Packing Company, Beef Ground Chuck."
Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 10692” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
The ground beef products were produced on various dates between January 19 and 26, 2007 and were distributed to retail establishments and institutions in Independence County, Arkansas.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Co-owner Eric Mohlke at (870) 793-7541.
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