K2D Foods recalls raw ground beef products due to possible E. coli O103 contamination

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2019 – K2D Foods, doing business as (DBA) Colorado Premium Foods, a facility in Carrolton, Georgia, recalls approximately 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture announced today.

Raw ground beef products were produced on March 26, March 29, April 2, April 5, April 10 and April 12, 2019. The following products are likely to be recalled: [View Labels (PDF only)]

• Two 24 lb Vacuum packagings in cardboard boxes containing "GROUND BEEF PUCK" raw and dated 14/19/19, from 17/4/19 to 4/20/19, from 23/04/19 to 04/19/1919. and the 30/4/19.

The products concerned by the recall bear the establishment number "EST. 51308 "inside the USDA inspection mark on the boxes. These items were shipped to distributors in Fort. Orange, Florida and Norcross, Georgia, for later distribution in restaurants.

FSIS and its public health partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Tennessee Department of Health, have investigated an outbreak of E. coli O103. Unopened and intact ground beef, collected as part of the ongoing investigation at a restaurant, where several patients reported eating dinner, were tested positive E. coli O103. At present, there is no definitive link between this positive product and the progress being made. E. coli Epidemic of O103. A trace and product analysis continues to determine whether the recalled products are related to E. coli Epidemic of O103.

Many clinical laboratories do not look for non-O157 STECs, such as O103, because they are more difficult to identify than STEC O157: H7. People with STEC can become ill 2 to 8 days (average 3 to 4 days) after exposure to the body.

Most people infected with STEC O103 develop diarrhea (often blood) and vomiting. Some diseases last longer and may be more serious. The infection is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is not usually recommended. Most people get better in a week but, rarely, some develop a more serious infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, is rare with STEC O103 infection. HUS can occur in people of all ages, but is most common in children under 5, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. It is characterized by bruising, pallor and decreased urinary output. People with these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

FSIS is concerned that some products may end up in restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants that have purchased these products are urged not to serve them. These products must be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely performs recall effectiveness checks to ensure that recall companies inform their customers of the recall and ensure that steps are taken to ensure that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen products, and to consume only ground beef cooked at a temperature of 160 ° F. The only way to confirm that Raw ground beef is cooked at a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures the internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ.

Consumers who have questions about the recall may contact Ashley Barnes, Customer Service Manager, Colorado Premium Foods at (970) 313-4400. Media with questions may contact Bernie Ruesgen, Vice President, Colorado Premium Foods, at (970) 313-4400.

Consumers with questions about food safety can "ask Karen," the 24-hour virtual FSIS representative on AskKaren.gov or via smartphone on m.askkaren.gov. The USDA toll-free 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) line for meat and poultry is available in English and Spanish and is available from 10:00 to 18:00. (Eastern Time) Monday to Friday. Registered food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The electronic consumer complaint monitoring system is available 24 hours a day at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.