Nearly 100,000 pounds of beef products manufactured in Utah are recalled for reasons related to E-Coli

HYRUM, Utah (ABC4 News) – Nearly 100,000 kilograms of ground beef products made in Hyrum, Utah are being recalled due to fears of E-Coli contamination.

Swift Beef Co., an outfit in Hyrum, Utah, recalled approximately 99,260 pounds of non-intact ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157: H7, Health and Safety Services said Friday. of the Food Inspection Department of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Bulk ground beef was produced on October 24, 2018. These items were shipped to distributors for further processing and to institutional food service distributors in locations in California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Canada. in Washington.

The problem was discovered on November 15, 2018, when FSIS visited Swift Beef Company in response to a sample of ground beef collected at another processing facility and confirmed positive for E. coli O157: H7.

FSIS confirmed that Swift Beef Company was the sole supplier of ground beef products.This product was recalled on November 16th and information on this recall is available here.

The following products are likely to be recalled:

2,000 lb. – Bulk Pack of Swift 81/19 (81% Lean) Ground Beef with fine ripened sheep product code 42982.
8-10 lb. – 81/19 (81% lean) ground beef chubs wrapped in plastic and wrapped in "BEEF blue ribbon", product code 42410.
8-10 lb – BEEF blue ribbon ground beef chubs wrapped in 93/07 plastic (93% lean), coarse grinding with product code 42413.
8-10 lbs – 85/15 (85% lean) ground beef, plastic coated, coarse sheep product code 42415.
8-10 lbs – 73/27 plastic-wrapped and plastic-covered ground beef, containing 73% (73% lean) coarse grind with product code 42510.

The recalled products carry the "EST. 628" facility number within the USDA inspection mark.

No adverse effects related to the consumption of these products has been confirmed. However, anyone affected by an illness should contact a health care provider.

E. coli O157: H7 is a life-threatening bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2 to 8 days (average 3 to 4 days) after exposure. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur in people of all ages, but is most common in children under 5 years of age and older adults. It is characterized by bruising, pallor and decreased urinary output. People with these symptoms should immediately see a doctor.

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 recommends that all consumers prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen products, safely and consume only ground beef cooked at a temperature of 165 ° F. The only way to confirm that 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 can call the JBS USA Consumer Hotline at (800) 727-2333.