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Yavapai County Public Health Advises Beef Recall

sedona times / August 2, 2013 / No Comment

Sedona AZ (August 2, 2013) – The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) announced on July 31, 2012, that National Beef Packing Company is recalling approximately 50,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. Coli.

The following products are subject to recall:

•10 lb. chub of “National Beef” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 0707

•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7031

•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7054

•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 90/10 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7344

•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7004

•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7484

•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7454

•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 90/10 Fine Ground Sirloin, Product Code 7577

•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 93/7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7404

All these products bear the establishment number “EST. 208A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on July 18, 2013 and were shipped in 40 to 60 pound cases to retailers, wholesalers, and food service distributors nationwide.

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E.coli. An investigation determined National Beef Packing Company was the sole supplier of the source materials used to produce the positive product. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their healthcare provider.

E. coli is a potentially deadly germ that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to food borne illness.

If you have any of the product listed above please dispose of it or take it back to the retailer from which it was purchased.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw or partially cooked meat products, including fresh and frozen prepared products.

For more information, contact David McAtee at Yavapai County Community Health Services at 928-442-5509.