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Nebraska Firm Recalls Ground Beef
and Buffalo Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
FSIS-RC-035-2007 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2007 - Custom Pack, Inc., a Hastings,
Neb., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,920 pounds
of ground beef and buffalo 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 bags of “CUSTOM PACK, INC., GROUND BEEF.” Each label bears
a package date of “6-1,” “6-4,” “6-5,” “6-7,” “6-8,” “6-11,” 6-12” or
“6-13.”
- 25-pound boxes of “3.2 OZ. BEEF PATTIES.” Each box bears the package
date of “6-7-07.”
- 25-pound boxes of “4 OZ. BEEF PATTIES.” Each box bears the package
date of “6-7-07.”
- 25-pound boxes of “5 1/3 OZ. BEEF PATTIES.” Each box bears the package
date of “6-7-07.”
- 25-pound boxes of “8 OZ. BEEF PATTIES.” Each box bears the package
date of “6-7-07.”
- 6-pound boxes of “16-6 OZ. CHAR PATTIES.” Each box bears the package
date of “6-7-07.”
- 12-pound boxes of “GROUND BUFFALO PATTIES.” Each box bears the package
date of “6-7-07.”
Each package also bears the establishment number “Est. 5650” inside the
USDA mark of inspection.
The ground beef products were produced between June 1 and June 13, 2007,
and were distributed to restaurants and institutions in Nebraska. The ground
buffalo patties were produced on June 7, 2007, and distributed to restaurants
and institutions in Colorado. None of these products were sold through grocery
stores.
The problem was discovered through sampling done by the Nebraska Department
of Health Services, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, as part of an investigation into a reported illness.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company President David B. Dirks at (402) 462-2532.
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 25, 2007 |
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USDA Recall
Classifications |
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. |
Class
III |
This is
a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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