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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Aurora Beef Heel and Chuck Tender Recalled for Possible E. coli

Agency Publication Date: March 26, 2019
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Summary

Aurora Packing Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,838 pounds of bulk beef heel and chuck tender products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The affected beef was produced and packed on February 27, 2019, and was shipped for institutional use in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. No illnesses have been confirmed to date, but institutions are urged to check their freezers for these cardboard box cases and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw them away.

Risk

The beef may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a bacterium that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and dehydration. In some cases, especially among young children and older adults, the infection can lead to a serious type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

What You Should Do

  1. Check your facility's freezer for cardboard box case packages of Aurora Angus Beef Boneless Beef Chuck Tender with case code 61150.
  2. Check for cardboard box case packages of Boneless Beef Heel Meat with case codes 29970 or 49970.
  3. Verify if the package bears the establishment number 'EST. 788' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (630) 897-0551 for further instructions.
  5. If anyone has consumed these products and is experiencing symptoms like bloody diarrhea or abdominal cramps, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Aurora Angus Beef Boneless Beef Chuck Tenderby Aurora Angus Beef
Variants: Varying catch weights
Item Code:
61150
Establishment #: EST. 788
Date Ranges: Produced and packed on Feb. 27, 2019

Bulk pieces in cardboard box case packages.

Product: Boneless Beef Heel Meat (Case Code 29970)
Variants: Varying catch weights
Item Code:
29970
Establishment #: EST. 788
Date Ranges: Produced and packed on Feb. 27, 2019

Bulk pieces in cardboard box case packages.

Product: Boneless Beef Heel Meat (Case Code 49970)
Variants: Varying catch weights
Item Code:
49970
Establishment #: EST. 788
Date Ranges: Produced and packed on Feb. 27, 2019

Bulk pieces in cardboard box case packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 038-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Aurora Packing Company, Inc.
Sold By: Institutional users
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: David Stewart (630) 897-0551
Agency Last Updated: March 26, 2019

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response