Ground Beef Recall: Over 7,000 Pounds May Be Contaminated With E. Coli

Over 7,000 pounds of ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli. The U.S. Department of Agriculture shared its findings on its official website.

The agency said that the raw ground beef produced by Valley Meats, LLC on Dec. 22, 2023, may be contaminated. The packing of affected products has the establishment number “EST. 5712” on the USDA inspection marks.

The beef was shipped to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan distributors. It was to be dispensed to restaurants and similar institutions in the areas.

According to the USDA, no cases of illness are currently associated with the meat. However, if customers have the meat sitting in their refrigerators or freezers, they are urged to return it to the point of purchase or dispose of it entirely.

#Alert Valley Meats, LLC, Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination https://t.co/TaMYmndi3H

— USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) December 31, 2023

The products range in size from less than a pound to 40 pounds. The items included in the recall are the following packages containing ground beef and ground beef patties:

• A 12-pound box package with product code 1208PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222.
• A 16-pound box with code 1253PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222.
• Two 28-pound boxes with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222 that had different time stamps.
• A 24-pound box with product code 72284, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222.
• A 13.5-lb. box packaging containing product code 1103, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222.
• A 20-pound box with product code 8515, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222.
• A 40-pound box containing product code 8020VP, Run No. 3356GRDB, and date code 231222.

All the ground beef has the same use-by date: Jan. 15, 2024.

E. coli is a potentially deadly bacteria that typically causes a person to be sick for several days. Symptoms of E. coli include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. You should seek medical attention immediately if you believe you may have E. coli poisoning.