Thompson’s Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 4, 2017

Summary

Clair D. Thompson & Sons, Inc. is recalling approximately 700 pounds of Thompson’s brand ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The affected beef was produced on September 27-28 and October 2, 2017, and sold in 5-lb. and 10-lb. plastic bags. While no illnesses have been confirmed, the problem was discovered after a third-party laboratory test returned a positive result for the bacteria.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 5-lb. or 10-lb. plastic bags of Thompson’s GROUND BEEF produced on Sept. 27, Sept. 28, or Oct. 2, 2017.
Verify the product is affected by looking for establishment number EST. 9681 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you or a family member experience easy bruising, paleness, or decreased urine output after consuming ground beef, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160° F as measured by a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have 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: Thompson’s GROUND BEEF (5-lb.)

Variants: 5-lb. plastic bags

Establishment #: EST. 9681

Date Ranges: Produced and packaged on Sept. 27, 2017, Produced and packaged on Sept. 28, 2017, Produced and packaged on Oct. 2, 2017

Shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania.

Product: Thompson’s GROUND BEEF (10-lb.)

Variants: 10-lb. plastic bags

Establishment #: EST. 9681

Date Ranges: Produced and packaged on Sept. 27, 2017, Produced and packaged on Sept. 28, 2017, Produced and packaged on Oct. 2, 2017

Shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 106-2017

Status: Active

Sold By: Institutions in New York and Pennsylvania

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 580 pounds

Distributed To: New York, Pennsylvania

Classification: Class I

Agency Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 5-lb. or 10-lb. plastic bags of Thompson’s GROUND BEEF produced on Sept. 27, Sept. 28, or Oct. 2, 2017.

Verify the product is affected by looking for establishment number EST. 9681 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you or a family member experience easy bruising, paleness, or decreased urine output after consuming ground beef, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160° F as measured by a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety questions.

Affected Products

Product: Thompson’s GROUND BEEF (5-lb.)

Variants: 5-lb. plastic bags

Establishment #: EST. 9681

Date Ranges: Produced and packaged on Sept. 27, 2017, Produced and packaged on Sept. 28, 2017, Produced and packaged on Oct. 2, 2017

Shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania.

Product: Thompson’s GROUND BEEF (10-lb.)

Variants: 10-lb. plastic bags

Establishment #: EST. 9681

Date Ranges: Produced and packaged on Sept. 27, 2017, Produced and packaged on Sept. 28, 2017, Produced and packaged on Oct. 2, 2017

Shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania.