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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Cargill Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli O26 Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 19, 2018
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Summary

Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling approximately 132,606 pounds of various ground beef products made from the chuck portion of the carcass. The recall was initiated after 17 illnesses and one death were linked to products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26. Affected products include brands like Excel, Sterling Silver, and Certified Angus Beef produced on June 21, 2018. Consumers should check their freezers for these items, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide including stores like Aldi, Sam's Club, and Target.

Risk

The beef may contain E. coli O26, which can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. In some cases, especially in children under 5 and older adults, the infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious type of kidney failure.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify affected products by looking for 'EST. 86R' inside the USDA mark of inspection and checking for case codes such as 00228749057646, 00228749002653, or 90028749002751. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  2. Check for 'Use/Freeze By' dates of July 11, 2018 (JUL/11/18) on the packaging of 3-lb., 10-lb., and 20-lb. chubs.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Cargill Meat Solutions at 1-844-419-1574 for further instructions.
  4. Thoroughly wash any surfaces, sinks, or containers that may have come into contact with the raw meat using hot, soapy water.
  5. Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you or a family member experience symptoms of E. coli infection, such as bloody diarrhea or decreased urine output.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: OUR CERTIFIED 73/27 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF (3-lb. chubs)
Variants: 73/27 Fine Grind
UPC Codes:
00228749057646
00228749002653
Lot Numbers:
00228749057646
00228749002653
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: USE OR FREEZE BY JUL/11/18

Produced and packaged on June 21, 2018.

Product: EXCEL 73/27 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 73/27 Fine Grind
UPC Codes:
00228749089098
90028749002751
Lot Numbers:
00228749089098
90028749002751
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11

Produced and packaged on June 21, 2018.

Product: EXCEL 81/19 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind
UPC Codes:
90028749003536
Lot Numbers:
90028749003536
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11
Product: EXCEL GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind
UPC Codes:
00228749003568
Lot Numbers:
00228749003568
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11
Product: EXCEL CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind, Chuck
UPC Codes:
90028749402773
Lot Numbers:
90028749402773
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11
Product: EXCEL 81/19 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF COMBO (20-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind, Combo
UPC Codes:
90028749073935
Lot Numbers:
90028749073935
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11
Product: Sterling Silver CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind, Chuck
UPC Codes:
00228749702416
Lot Numbers:
00228749702416
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11
Product: CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind, Chuck
UPC Codes:
90028749802405
00228749802413
Lot Numbers:
90028749802405
00228749802413
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: Use/Frz. By Jul 11
Product: Fire River Farms CLASSIC GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND (10-lb. chubs)
Variants: 81/19 Fine Grind, Classic
UPC Codes:
90734730297241
Lot Numbers:
90734730297241
Establishment #: EST. 86R
Date Ranges: USE/FREEZE BY: 07/11/2018

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 081-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Cargill Meat Solutions
Sold By: Albertson's; Aldi; FoodMaxx; Meijer; Pak N Save; Safeway; Sam's Club; Target; Vons; Central Meat & Provision Co.; Savemart; Foothills IGA Market; Graystone; Martin's Supermarket; Village Market; Food 4 Less; Carniceria La Paloma; Canal Fulton Provision; Jeb's Market; Piggly Wiggly
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Hawaii, Nevada, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: September 19, 2018

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