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\nWashington, D.C., April 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Public Health Alert<\/b> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n Congressional and Public Affairs
Maria Machuca
202-720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FSIS ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS <\/b>
DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI<\/i> O157:H7 CONTAMINATION<\/b><\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 \u2013 The U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli<\/i> O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.<\/p>\n

The raw ground beef items were produced on March 28, 2024. The products have a \u201cUse\/Freeze by\u201d date of April 22, 2024, and packaging date of \u201c032824.\u201d The list of products that are subject to the public health alert can be found here<\/a>. The labels for these products can be found on the FSIS website [view labels<\/a>].
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The products subject to the public health alert bear establishment number \u201cEST. 960A\u201d inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food service institutions and retail locations nationwide.
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The problem was discovered by the establishment while conducting an inventory of product that was on hold because it was found positive for E. coli\u00a0O157:H7. The company notified FSIS that they inadvertently used a portion of the contaminated beef to produce ground beef products that they subsequently shipped into commerce. <\/p>\n

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. <\/p>\n

E<\/i>. coli<\/i> O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2\u20138 days (3\u20134 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.<\/p>\n

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers\u2019 and food service institutions\u2019 freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and food service institutions are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/safetempchart<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Gina Adami, Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc. Representative, at 402-575-4702 or gadami@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov<\/a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https:\/\/foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov\/eCCF\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at FSIS\u2019 website at http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/recalls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow FSIS on X at twitter.com\/usdafoodsafety<\/a> or in Spanish at: twitter.com\/usdafoodsafe_es.<\/u><\/p>\n

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