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Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
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Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
FSIS-RC-034-2007 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2007 - Abbott's Meat Inc., a Flint, Mich., establishment, is voluntarily
recalling approximately 26,669 pounds of ground beef 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 products subject to recall include:
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's GROUND BEEF PATTIE." Each box bears the product code "1160."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's GROUND BEEF PATTIE 2/1." Each box bears the product code "1120."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's GROUND BEEF PATTIE 4/1." Each box bears the product code "1140."
- 13-pound boxes of "Abbott's GROUND BEEF PATTIE 5/1." Each box bears the product code "1145."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's ORIGINAL CONEY ISLAND TOPPING, Beef Pattie Mix." Each box bears the product code "1779."
- 25-pound boxes of "Abbott's ORIGINAL CONEY TOPPING MIX, Beef Pattie Mix." Each box bears the product code "1794."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's THE BOSS Beef Patties, 6 oz." Each box bears the product code "1638."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's GROUND BEEF." Each box bears the product code "1610."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's GROUND BEEF, Loose Pack." Each box bears the product code "1625."
- 10-pound boxes of "Abbott's OUR EXTRA FANCY GROUND BEEF." Each box bears the product code "1710."
Each box also bears the establishment number "Est. 10215" 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 between July 12 and July 20,
2007 and were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Michigan.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company HACCP Coordinator Pamela Glasco or company
President Edward Abbott at (810) 232-7128. Media with questions about the recall should contact company
President Edward Abbott at (810) 232-7128.
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 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:
July 21, 2007 |
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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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