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Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials on Tuesday issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by dates of June 19 and June 20. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service did not request a recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the U.S. It was sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness. To date, no illnesses linked to the product have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store. E. coli bacteria can cause infections with symptoms that include dehydration, diarrhea and cramps. Most people recover within a week, but some people can become severely ill and develop a dangerous kidney condition. Children under age 5 and older adults are most at risk.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
The ground beef in your fridge may be tainted with E. coli: USDA issues warning
U.S. agriculture officials have issued a public health alert over concerns that ground beef sold at Whole Foods Market may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially dangerous strain of bacteria. The alert applies to 1-pound vacuum-sealed packages of Organic Rancher ground beef, produced by NPC Processing Inc. of Shelburne, Vermont, on May 22 and 23. The affected packages are labeled with use-by dates of June 19 and 20. Although the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not issued a formal recall—since the products are no longer available for sale—they warn that consumers may still have the beef in their refrigerators or freezers. Anyone in possession of the product is urged to throw it out or return it. The beef was imported from Australia or Uruguay and processed in the U.S. It was distributed to Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland, and later stocked in Whole Foods locations across the country. The contamination was discovered when the company informed FSIS that the beef had tested positive for E. coli. So far, no illnesses have been reported, but officials are urging caution. Live Events E. coli O157:H7 can cause serious illness, particularly in young children and the elderly. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and dehydration, and in severe cases, the infection can lead to kidney failure. This incident follows several other food safety concerns this year. In 2023, FSIS oversaw the recall of over 58,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination . More recently, the agency issued a separate alert for pork carnitas sold at Aldi, warning that the product may contain metal particles. Consumers are advised to always handle and cook ground beef thoroughly and report any suspected foodborne illness to local health authorities.
3 days ago
- General
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by dates of June 19 and June 20. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service did not request a recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the U.S. It was sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness. To date, no illnesses linked to the product have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store. E. coli bacteria can cause infections with symptoms that include dehydration, diarrhea and cramps. Most people recover within a week, but some people can become severely ill and develop a dangerous kidney condition. Children under age 5 and older adults are most at risk. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
New York Post
3 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Whole Foods ground beef may be tainted with E. coli, health officials warn
US agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by dates of June 19 and June 20. The products have use-by dates of June 19 and June 20. AP The US Food Safety and Inspection Service did not request a recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the US. It was sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness. To date, no illnesses linked to the product have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store. To date, no illnesses linked to the product have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store. Gado via Getty Images E. coli bacteria can cause infections with symptoms that include dehydration, diarrhea and cramps. Most people recover within a week, but some people can become severely ill and develop a dangerous kidney condition. Children under age 5 and older adults are most at risk.
Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by dates of June 19 and June 20.
