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| Vermont Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-039-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Laura Reiser
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2008 - Vermont Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co., LLC, a Ferrisburg, Vt., firm, is
recalling approximately 2,758 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 following product is subject to recall:
- 5-pound approximate weight vacuum packages of "VT BURGER CO GROUND BEEF."
These packages of ground beef products bear the establishment number "EST. 9558" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well
as a lot code of "090508A," "090808A," "091208A," "091908A" or "092208A." This product was shipped two packages per box, intended
for restaurants, food service and institutional use and not available for direct retail purchase.
These ground beef products were produced on Sept. 5, 8, 12, 19 and 22 and delivered to distribution centers intended for restaurants
and institutions in Vermont and Plattsburgh, N.Y.
The problem was discovered through a joint epidemiological investigation by FSIS and the Vermont Department of Health.
FSIS has received 10 confirmed 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 bacterium 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.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Manager Carl Cushing at (802) 793-4742.
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:
October 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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