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| California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-070-2010 |
HEALTH RISK:
HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Neil Gaffney
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2010 - First Class Foods, Inc., a Hawthorne, Calif., establishment, is
recalling approximately 34,373 pounds of organic ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli
O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
- 16-oz. packages of "NATURE'S HARVEST ORGANIC GROUND BEEF BRICK" sold singly with one of the following "USE or FREEZE by" dates: "12/30/10" or "01/08/11."
- 16-oz. packages of "ORGANIC HARVEST ORGANIC GROUND BEEF BRICK" sold singly and in three-packs with one of the following "USE or FREEZE by" dates: "12/28/10" or "01/06/11."
- 16-oz. packages of NATURE'S HARVEST GROUND PATTY" containing four (4) 4-oz. patties with the following "USE or FREEZE by" date: "12/30/10" or "01/08/11"
Each package label bears the establishment number "EST. 18895" as well as the identifying Pack Date of
"10341 and 10350 Julian date. These ground beef products were produced on Dec. 7, 2010, and Dec. 16, 2010,
and were shipped to retail establishments in Calif., N.J., N.Y., N.C., Wis., and Wash. State. When available,
the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS' website at
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130226044930/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/
index.asp.
The problem was discovered through company microbiological sampling which confirmed a positive result for
E. coli O157:H7. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption
of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall
and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
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.
Media and consumer inquiries regarding the recall should be directed to 1-888-843-8016. For further information,
check the website at www.firstclassfoods.com.
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:
May 27, 2011 |
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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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