The Salt Lake City Meat Company recalls that ground beef has been shipped to restaurants in Utah; E. coli fears

This is reflected in a statement from the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that the recalled meat from Majestic Meats was intended only for at Utah restaurants.

Bulk ground beef, ground beef patties and recalled meatballs were produced on November 8th. You will find the list of products here. No list of restaurant guests has been provided.

The products subject to the recall bear the establishment number 'EST. 19915 "inside the USDA inspection mark. These items have been shipped only to restaurants in the state of Utah.

"The problem was discovered on November 15, 2018 when the FSIS identified the product associated with a sample that turned out to be positive for E. coli O157: H7 had been shipped," says a FSIS press release.

"The establishment had two of the three raw material boxes associated with the sampled product, but the third box of source material was then processed and shipped. No case of adverse effect related to the consumption of these products has been confirmed. "

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.

"E. coli O157: H7 is a pPotentially lethal bacteria that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps two to eight days (three to four days on average) after exposure to the body. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), "says the FSIS release.

"This disease can occur in people of all ages, but it is more common in children under 5 and older adults. It is characterized by bruising, pallor and decreased urinary output. People with these symptoms should immediately see a doctor. "