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Wisconsin Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
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Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
FSIS-RC-042-2007 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2007 - Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately
845,000 pounds of frozen ground beef patties produced at its Butler, Wis., location 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 frozen ground beef patties were produced on various dates from Aug. 9 through Aug. 17, 2007, and were distributed
to retail establishments, restaurants and institutions nationwide. Each label bears the establishment number "Est. 924A"
inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Products distributed to retail establishments and subject to recall: [View Labels]
- 6-pound boxes of "American Chef's Selection Angus Beef Patties 18-1/3 Pound Patties." Each package bears a case code of "7703100" and various package codes of Best If Used By dates of "02/05/08," "02/06/08," "02/12/08," and "02/13/08."
Products distributed to restaurants and institutions and subject to recall include:
- 20-pound boxes of "Grille Works Seasoned Sirloin Steak Beef
Patties." Each package bears a case code of "7700296" and a package
code "packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 20-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Beef Patties with Seasoning."
Each package bears a case code of "7703003" and a package code
"packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 20-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Beef Patties with Seasoning."
Each package bears a case code of "7703008" and a package code
"packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 10-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Beef Patties with Seasoning."
Each package bears a case code of "7703092" and a package code
"packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 20-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Black Angus Beef Patties
with Seasoning." Each package bears a case code of "7703132" and
a package code "packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 20-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Black Angus Beef Patties
with Seasoning." Each package bears a case code of "7703133" and
a package code "packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 10-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Black Angus Beef Patties
with Seasoning." Each package bears a case code of "7703139" and
a package code "packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 20-pound boxes of "TNT Thick 'n' Tender Black Angus Ground
Beef Patties." Each package bears a case code of "7700922" and
a package code "packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 32.4-pound boxes of "100% Black Angus Ground Beef Patties."
Each package bears a case code of "7700932" and a package code
"packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
- 36.0-pound boxes of "100% Black Angus Ground Beef Patties."
Each package bears a case code of "7700983" and a package code
"packed/chilled by 08/15/07."
The problem was discovered through an investigation into three illnesses by the Minnesota Departments of
Health and Agriculture. While the investigation is ongoing, Cargill is voluntarily recalling the products
based on a preliminary analysis of epidemiological data. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call Cargill toll-free at (866) 567-7899. Media
with questions about the recall should contact Mark Klein, vice president of public relations, at (952) 742-6211.
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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Labels are also available in PDF: Products Sent to Retail Establishments (3mb) |
Products Sent to Restaurants & Institutions (5mb)
![label of recalled product label of recalled product](../../images_recalls/042_2007_p1.jpg) |
![label of recalled product (nutrition label) label of recalled product (nutrition label)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_p2.jpg) |
![label of recalled product (carton bottom) label of recalled product (carton bottom)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_p3.jpg) |
![label of recalled product (foodservice) label of recalled product (foodservice)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_1203.jpg) |
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![label of recalled product (foodservice) label of recalled product (foodservice)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_1205.jpg) |
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![label of recalled product (foodservice) label of recalled product (foodservice)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_1208.jpg) |
![label of recalled product (foodservice) label of recalled product (foodservice)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_1209.jpg) |
![label of recalled product (foodservice) label of recalled product (foodservice)](../../images_recalls/042_2007_1210.jpg) |
Last Modified:
October 6, 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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