May 2, 2024 – More than 16,000 kilos of raw ground beef packaged in trays for Walmart stores is recalled attributable to possible E. coli bacterial contamination.
The specific strain detected, called E. coli O157:H7is best known for causing severe intestinal problems. It produces a toxin that damages the intestinal wall and results in bloody diarrhea.
The 1.33-pound and a pair of.25-pound plastic-covered trays of ground beef were produced on April 26 and 27, in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recall notice. People who recently purchased ground beef at Walmart should check their refrigerator or freezer to see in the event that they have any of the six products, all of which have the lot code 118 or 117 and the establishment number “EST. 86P” on the package labels. The USDA released Pictures of the labels from the six package types, described as:
- 2.25 pound plastic-wrapped trays of “93% Lean, 7% Fat All Natural Lean Ground Beef” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
- 1.33 pound plastic-wrapped trays containing 4 “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot number 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label
- 2.25 pound plastic-wrapped trays of “85% Lean, 15% Fat All Natural Angus Premium Ground Beef” with lot number 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
- 2.25 pound plastic-wrapped trays of “80% lean, 20% fat, all-natural ground beef” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
- 1.33 pound plastic-wrapped trays containing 4 “80% MEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES” with batch code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label
- 1.33 pound plastic-wrapped trays containing 4 “90% LEAN, 10% FAT, NATURAL GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
Walmart released a List of shops where the meat was sold, and the recall notice said the products were shipped to stores across the country.
The recall was issued by Cargill Meat Solutions, in response to a observe on the USDA website after discovering that “previously segregated products were inadvertently used in the manufacture of ground beef.” The statement said there have been “no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.”
Consumers with questions on the recall can contact Cargill Meat Solutions at 844-419-1574. Affected packages needs to be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
The recall notice warned: “E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially fatal bacteria that may cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramping 2-8 days (average 3-4 days) after exposure. While most individuals recuperate inside every week, some develop a kind of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur in people of any age but is most typical in children under 5 and older adults. It is characterised by easy bruising, paleness, and decreased urine output. People who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical attention immediately.”