Don’t eat this E. Coli contaminated ground beef, USDA says

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As a (relatively) cheap and versatile protein, ground beef is a staple of American homes that eat a lot of meat. In fact, you may now have some in your fridge or freezer. In that case, you need to check the label: £ 120,000 or more According to, the amount of ground beef is currently being recalled due to health concerns. Announcement from the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Office (FSIS). Here’s what you need to know:

Why is minced beef recalled?

Swezboro, N’s lakeside refrigeration service.J. Issued a recall of 120,872 pounds of ground beef products because the ground beef products may be contaminated E. coli. FSIS reports that it identified the problem during regular testing of its imported products.

At this time, no reports of illnesses or side effects associated with minced beef intake have been confirmed. According to FSIS This type of E. coli (O103) becomes ill on average 3-4 days after eating contaminated food, but symptoms can begin 2-8 days later. The most common symptoms are vomiting and (possibly bloody) diarrhea, but some people experience more severe infections.

In other words, it’s not one of the situations where you eat a bad burger and vomit within a few hours.

Which ground beef products are included in the recall?

All recalled ground beef was produced during February. 1, 2022 and April 8, 2022, and facility number “EST. 46841 inches within the USDA inspection mark.

Potentially contaminated beef is shipped to retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart. Sold under the following brand names:

• Nature reserve
• SEG
• Thomas Farm
• Tajima
• Marketside Butcher (Walmart House Brand)
• We are

For FSIS Provided image of related label Helps consumers identify recalled products. In addition, some of the recalled ground beef was likely to be packed in stores and sold in bulk to retailers. Not a specific brand..

What to do if you buy recalled beef

In addition to not eating the recalled minced beef Recommended by FSIS Discard the product or take it back to the retail store where you purchased it.

If you have any questions regarding the recall, please contact Lakeside Refrigerated Services (800-493-9042) or send an email to customercare@lakesiderefrigerated.com.