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About 50,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with potentially deadly E. coli O157:H7 have been recalled by Kansas-based National Beef Packing Co.
The problem was discovered through routine monitoring by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The agency and the company have not received any reports of illnesses associated with the products.
The recall covers 10-lb. chubs of:
- "National Beef" 93/ 7 fine ground beef, product code 0707
- "NatureSource" 80/20 fine ground chuck, product code 7031
- "NatureSource" 85/15 fine ground beef, product code 7054
- "NatureSource" 90/10 fine ground beef, product code 7344
- "NatureSource" 93/ 7 fine ground beef, product code 7004
- "NatureWell" 80/20 fine ground chuck, product code 7484
- "NatureWell" 85/15 fine ground beef, product code 7454
- "NatureWell" 90/10 fine ground sirloin, product code 7577
- "NatureWell" 93/7 fine ground beef, product code 7404
All the products bear the establishment number "EST. 208A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on July 18 and shipped in 40- to 60-lb. cases to retailers, wholesalers and food service distributors nationwide, the FSIS said.
E. coli O157:H7 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, FSIS said.
Consumers should contact their doctor if they are concerned about possibly having eaten contaminated beef. They can also call 1-866-761-9472 or go to National Beef Packing's website for details about the recall and the company's return and reimbursement policy.
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