Over 295,000 pounds of raw beef recalled due to E. coli issues

The latest meat recall involves more than 295,000 pounds of raw beef from a meat packing plant in Omaha, Nebraska.

On Thursday, the Food Safety and Food Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture announced that Greater Omaha Packing was recalling the products because they could be contaminated with E. coli.

The affected products were manufactured on July 13, 2021 and were intended for non-intact use, according to a press release from the organization. After being produced, they were then distributed to other processors in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Nebraska.

Although FSIS did not include a list of stores where the meat could have been sold, the organization did provide a list of affected products, all of which include the establishment number “EST.” 960A “inside the USDA inspection mark.

FSIS discovered the presence of the E.coli O157: H7 strain during a routine sample of the product, but the group has so far not received any confirmed reports of ‘adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. “.

This is the second notable recall this week and comes after several McCormick & Company branded seasonings were voluntarily recalled for fear of salmonella contamination.

Four products were affected by the recall, including 1.31 ounce and 2.25 ounce bottles of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, 1.75 pound bottles of McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and 153 gram bottles of Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.

What. coli?

FSIS describes E. coli O157: H7 as “a potentially fatal bacteria that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2-8 days (3-4 days, on average) after exposure.” The organization noted that most people recover within a week, but some could develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome.

“This condition can occur in people of any age, but is more common in children under 5 and older adults. It is characterized by easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output. present with these symptoms should immediately seek emergency medical attention., advises the press release.

The organization has advised consumers with food safety questions to call the USDA’s Free Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or Live chat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday. via Ask the USDA.