Halal Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 27, 2017

Summary

Baraka Bakery and Grocery is recalling an undetermined amount of "HALAL GROUND BEEF" that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ground meat was butcher ground-to-order and sold between April 19, 2017, and April 26, 2017, at the company's retail location in Nashville, Tennessee. Consumers should check their freezers for any remaining product and return it for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that causes dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, particularly in children under 5 and older adults, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for packages labeled "HALAL GROUND BEEF" from Baraka Bakery that were processed or packaged between April 19, 2017, and April 26, 2017.
Verify the establishment information on the label: Baraka Bakery, 5596 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (615) 525-7111 for further instructions.
Always use a food thermometer to ensure ground beef is cooked to an internal temperature of 160° F to kill harmful bacteria.
Wash hands, cutting boards, and utensils with hot, soapy water after handling raw meat.
For additional questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

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: Butcher ground to order HALAL GROUND BEEF

UPC Codes:

200005006810

200005229981

Date Ranges: Processed and packaged between April 19, 2017 and April 26, 2017

Sold at the firm's retail location in Nashville, TN.

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

040-2017.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 040-2017

Status: Active

Sold By: Baraka Bakery and Grocery

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 0 pounds

Distributed To: Tennessee

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for packages labeled "HALAL GROUND BEEF" from Baraka Bakery that were processed or packaged between April 19, 2017, and April 26, 2017.

Verify the establishment information on the label: Baraka Bakery, 5596 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (615) 525-7111 for further instructions.

Always use a food thermometer to ensure ground beef is cooked to an internal temperature of 160° F to kill harmful bacteria.

Wash hands, cutting boards, and utensils with hot, soapy water after handling raw meat.

For additional questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.