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| Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:NM Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-062-2011 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bill Bagley
Editor's Note: The pathogen that prompted FSIS to initiate this recall
was E. coli O157:NM, not E. coli O157:H7 as previously reported.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2011 - McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC., a North Branch, Mich., establishment is recalling
approximately 360 pounds of ground beef product products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:NM, the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall include:
- 36 - 10 lb. Bags of "McNees Ground Beef Bulk."
Each clear plastic bag bears establish number "EST. 33971" within the USDA mark of inspection.
The products subject to recall were produced on July 15, and July 21, 2011, and sold to restaurants in Armada,
Lapeer and North Branch, Mich. The products were also sold from a retail establishment
owned by McNees Meats and Wholesale, LLC.
FSIS was notified of an investigation of E. coli O157:NM illnesses on August 4, 2011.
Working in conjunction with the Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture and Rural Development
(MDARD), 3 case-patients in Michigan have been identified with illness onset dates between July 18 and July 28, 2011.
As a result of the epidemiologic investigation, FSIS determined there is a link between the ground beef products
and the illnesses in Michigan. FSIS is continuing to work with the Michigan state public health partners on the investigation.
Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including restaurants)
of the recall and ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
E. coli O157:NM 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 the company's main contact, Melanie McNees, at (810)
688-2408.
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:
August 10, 2011 |
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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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