Health Law

Ground Beef With E. Coli O157:H7 Recalled In CA

By Marler Clark LLP

E. coli season is not over yet. Routine testing by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found possible contamination in ground beef at California's San Diego Meat Company.

About 925 pounds of ground beef with possible contamination from E. coli O157:H7 has been recalled, FSIS said today.

The products subject to recall include:

• " 15-pound cases of "SAN DIEGO MEAT, GROUND BEEF PATTIES."
• " 10-pound bags of "SAN DIEGO MEAT, BULK GROUND BEEF."

Each case and bag bears establishment number "EST. 4116" inside the USDA marks of inspection and "Safe Handling Instructions" on the back. The front of each package advises "KEEP REFRIGERATED."

The above products were produced October 7, 2009 through October 9, 2009 and October 12, 2009 and were distributed to restaurants and two caterers in the San Diego County area.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including restaurants) of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that 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.

Questions regarding the recall should contact company Establishment Owner, Bob Watkins at 619-233-8871.

Full post as published by e.Coli Blog on October 13, 2009 (boomark / email).