Walmart Issues Nationwide Recall of More Than 16,000 Pounds of Beef Potentially Contaminated With E. Coli
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Walmart is recalling more than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef products, which may be contaminated with E. coli.
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announcement, Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pa., company, is recalling some 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products, which were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The products that are a part of this particular recall all have the USDA mark of inspection on the front of the product label, and the establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the product label. The company self-reported the issue to FSIS.
As the announcement explained, the recalled raw ground beef, which was produced on April 26-27, 2024, includes the following products:
2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
Related: What to Do if You Think You've Eaten Recalled Food
It’s important to note that, at the time of writing, there have been no confirmed reports of illness due to the consumption of these products. However, anyone who purchased one of these products should discard it immediately or return it to the point of purchase. E. Coli, the USDA further noted, is a “potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2-8 days (3-4 days, on average) after exposure to the organism.” And though most people recover within a week, those with weakened immune systems can become severely ill.
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