Approximately six different types of Laura's Lean Beef, Kroger, and Private Selection ground beef products are being monitored under a public health alert due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. One consumer reported becoming ill after eating the product, though they did not undergo testing. The ground beef was sold in 1-lb and 1.3-lb foam trays and was produced on December 16 and 17, 2021. Because these products are no longer available for purchase, a formal recall was not requested, but the items may still be in consumer freezers.
The beef may be contaminated with E. coli O26, which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, some—especially children under 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems—can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious type of kidney failure.
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PHA-04272022-01-Labels.pdf
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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response