The United States Department of Agriculture shared Wednesday that a recall has been issued for more than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef because it could possibly be contaminated with E. coli.
The recall was issued by Cargill Meat Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based company that distributes meat across the country.
The beef affected is labeled under numerous brands, many of which are marked with an “All Natural” label. The USDA shared that the beef was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide.
So far, there have not been any reports of ground beef causing sickness, but the health agency still warned that the meat could be contaminated.
The recalled beef, which totals out to approximately 16,243 pounds of ground beef, was produced on April 26 and 27.
The products include:
— 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
— 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
— 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
— 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
— 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
— 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
Pictures of the packaging for the recalled items are available on the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s website here.
Those who have any of the affected products in their fridge or freezer are advised to throw it away or bring it to the point of purchase for a refund.
E. coli infection can cause several symptoms, as the Mayo Clinic shares that severe diarrhea, stomach cramping, vomiting, and nausea are among the most common.
Symptoms usually pop up three to four days after exposure to the virus. However, that timetable is an estimate, as it can be much sooner or later depending on the person.
Those experiencing symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible.