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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-001-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2008 - Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., a Detroit, Mich., firm, is voluntarily
recalling approximately 13,150 pounds of various cuts of steaks and 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 steak and ground beef products subject to recall were produced on Dec. 20, 21, 24 or 26, 2007, and were
distributed to restaurants in the metropolitan Detroit area. These products were not available for purchase
by consumers in retail establishments.
FSIS has received no reports of illness related to these products at this time. Anyone who consumed these
types of products at Detroit area restaurants and is experiencing an illness should contact a physician immediately.
The following products are subject to recall:
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, BALL TIP STEAKS."
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, BEEF NY STRIPS."
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, BEEF T-BONE STEAK."
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAK."
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS."
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, BULK GROUND BEEF."
- Boxes of "Mark's Quality Meats, Inc., BEEF FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY, GROUND BEEF PATTIES."
Each shipping label bears the establishment number "Est. 8951" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered after the recalling firm submitted a product sample that tested positive at
a third party laboratory.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact the company General Manager Jack
Fudge at (313) 554-2500.
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.
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Last Modified:
January 5, 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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