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Illinois Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-016-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 - JSM Meat Holdings Company, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., firm,
is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of beef products intended for use in ground products
because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 30-, 60- pound boxes, combo boxes or 47-gallon barrels of "MORREALE MEAT" beef products labeled as "Boneless Chucks," "Boneless Clods," "Flat Rounds," "Gooseneck Rounds," "Knuckle," "Heel Meat," "Scotties," "Trimmings 50," "Trimmings 60," "Trimmings 65," "Trimmings 70," "Trimmings 75," "Trimmings 80," "Trimmings 85," or "Trimmings 90."
The beef products bear the establishment number "EST. 6872" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
These beef products were distributed to establishments for further processing in Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered by FSIS. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of
this product. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should consult a medical professional.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and
in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are
the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company President Steve Hurckes, Sr. at
(312) 421-3664, ext. 214.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854)
is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.
Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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Last Modified:
May 16, 2008 |
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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