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A number of Michigan-based retail stores have been identified as places likely to have received contaminated ground beef products after an outbreak of E. coli. Coli.

According to a US Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service announces that Cargill Meat Solutions, headquartered in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is recalling approximately 132,606 pounds of ground beef against E. coli O26, a particular strain of the bacteria.

The USDA stated that the ground beef, made from the chuck portion of the carcass, had been manufactured and packaged on June 21 and had the EST establishment number. 86R "in the USDA inspection mark and had been shipped to retailers nationwide.

The agency identified the following national and Michigan retailers as having received recalled ground beef products:

  1. Meijer – at the national level
  2. Safeway / Albertson & # 39; s – all over the country
  3. Target – Nationwide
  4. Aldi at 2520 3rd Avenue North in Escanaba
  5. Martin Supermarket at 2121 S. Cleveland Ave. in St. Joseph
  6. Martin's Supermarket at 5637 Cleveland Avenue in Stevensville
  7. Village Market at 100 Monroe Street in Allegan
  8. Village Market in 108 E. Delaware Street in Decatur

However, the agency added that the list might not include all the outlets that received the recalled products, so it is important that consumers check specific product identification information.

The inspection service has been informed of a survey of diseases related to E. coli O26 and working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state partners of public health and agriculture , they determined that raw ground beef was the likely source. a statement said.

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Form 5-25 July, the investigation revealed that 17 people had fallen ill and that one person had died. The USDA said that people could be sick between 2 and 8 days (3 to 4 days on average) after being exposed to this strain of E. Identified coli.

The USDA said the symptoms experienced by those infected include diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting – a diagnosis is usually made by testing a stool sample.

"Most people heal in a week, but rarely, some develop a more serious infection." the USDA said.

In addition, the USDA said that a type of kidney failure is common in people exposed to this strain of E. coli.

"It is characterized by simple bruising, paleness and a decrease in urine output.People who experience these symptoms should immediately consult a doctor."

Consumers who have questions about the recall can call 1-844-419-1574. The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline is available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST and can be reached at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).

People with food safety questions can contact the 24-hour virtual inspection representative, Ask Karen, at AskKaren.gov or m.askkaren.gov via their smartphones. The online consumer complaint tracking system is also available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

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