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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
USDA Issues Warning on Ground Beef Sold Nationwide for Possible E. Coli Contamination
The USDA issued a public health alert warning consumers against eating 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of "Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef 85% LEAN 15% Fat' The agency noted that the product tested positive for E. coli The agency said there have "been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a warning for ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli. The USDA shared a public health alert on Tuesday, June 3 warning people to avoid eating the 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of "Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef 85% LEAN 15% Fat' if it is located in their homes. The ground beef product was produced on May 22, 2025, and May 23, 2025 and bears establishment number "EST. 4027" inside the USDA mark of inspection, according to the agency. The USDA said the product was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland, and was later distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations nationwide. The agency was eventually notified that the ground beef product tested positive for E. coli. A recall was not announced since the USDA said the 'products are no longer available for purchase.' However, if they are in a person's freezer or refrigerator, that person should throw it away or return it to the 'place of purchase," the alert said. 'There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider,' the USDA said in a statement. E. coli is a bacteria that is commonly found in the gut of humans and warm-blooded animals, and if people eat foods contaminated with certain strains of the bacteria, it can cause 'severe foodborne disease,' according to the World Health Organization. Some symptoms of ingesting a food item with E. coli include diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In severe cases, people can also experience a high fever of 102°F and above and hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to 'kidney failure, permanent health problems, and even death.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults,' the USDA said. 'It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output.' 'Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately,' the agency added. The USDA noted that it advises all consumers to 'safely prepare their raw meat products' and 'only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F' — which is a high enough temperature to 'kill harmful bacteria.' Read the original article on People
CNN
2 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods might be contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for some raw ground beef products sold at Whole Foods Market because of a risk of E. coli contamination. The products are 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher organic 85% lean and 15% fat ground beef with use- or freeze-by dates of June 19 or June 20. They came from Vermont-based NPC Processing and have an establishment number Est. 4027 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The raw ground beef is no longer available for purchase, but FSIS says it's concerned that the packages may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. They should not be used and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. According to FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to these products, but people should contact a health care provider if they're concerned. Organic Rancher says the products were available from May 26 through June 3 in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as the District of Columbia. Other states were not affected, it says, and products with different use- or freeze-by dates are not involved and are safe to use. E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps for two to eight days after exposure. Although most people recover within a week, some may develop a serious complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure or death. It can happen in any age group but is most common in children younger than 5 and older adults. 'The root cause of the issue has been identified, and immediate corrective actions have been put in place to ensure the ongoing integrity of the Organic Rancher brand,' the company said in its alert. 'We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and are fully committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers.' FSIS emphasizes that all consumers should consume only ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and the only way to confirm that ground beef has reached a temperature high enough to eliminate harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that can measure internal temperature.
CNN
2 days ago
- General
- CNN
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods might be contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for some raw ground beef products sold at Whole Foods Market because of a risk of E. coli contamination. The products are 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher organic 85% lean and 15% fat ground beef with use- or freeze-by dates of June 19 or June 20. They came from Vermont-based NPC Processing and have an establishment number Est. 4027 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The raw ground beef is no longer available for purchase, but FSIS says it's concerned that the packages may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. They should not be used and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. According to FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to these products, but people should contact a health care provider if they're concerned. Organic Rancher says the products were available from May 26 through June 3 in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as the District of Columbia. Other states were not affected, it says, and products with different use- or freeze-by dates are not involved and are safe to use. E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps for two to eight days after exposure. Although most people recover within a week, some may develop a serious complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure or death. It can happen in any age group but is most common in children younger than 5 and older adults. 'The root cause of the issue has been identified, and immediate corrective actions have been put in place to ensure the ongoing integrity of the Organic Rancher brand,' the company said in its alert. 'We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and are fully committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers.' FSIS emphasizes that all consumers should consume only ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and the only way to confirm that ground beef has reached a temperature high enough to eliminate harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that can measure internal temperature.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Publix recalls ground beef products with the ‘potential for foreign material'
Publix has recalled six ground beef products sold at one of their stores because they have 'the potential for foreign material.' This not-food-in-your-food recall involves Ground Chuck, Ground Sirloin, Ground Round, Ground Lean, A/B Ground and Market Ground Beef sold Wednesday at the Publix at 2095 GA Hwy. 211 in the Atlanta suburb of Braselton. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves,' Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said in the announcement. READ MORE: Tostitos Tortilla Chips recalled from Publix, Kroger and other stores in 13 states The beef products sold since Thursday aren't involved in this recall. Anyone with the recalled ground beef should return it for a refund or throw it deep into the garbage where pets can't get to it. Questions about this recall can be directed to Publix at 800-242-1227.
Miami Herald
29-03-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Publix recalls ground beef products with the ‘potential for foreign material'
Publix has recalled six ground beef products sold at one of their stores because they have 'the potential for foreign material.' This not-food-in-your-food recall involves Ground Chuck, Ground Sirloin, Ground Round, Ground Lean, A/B Ground and Market Ground Beef sold Wednesday at the Publix at 2095 GA Hwy. 211 in the Atlanta suburb of Braselton. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves,' Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said in the announcement. READ MORE: Tostitos Tortilla Chips recalled from Publix, Kroger and other stores in 13 states The beef products sold since Thursday aren't involved in this recall. Anyone with the recalled ground beef should return it for a refund or throw it deep into the garbage where pets can't get to it. Questions about this recall can be directed to Publix at 800-242-1227.
