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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

G & M Co. Beef Cuts and Trimmings Recalled for Possible E. Coli Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 14, 2016
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Summary

G & M Co. is recalling approximately 3,586 pounds of plastic-wrapped bulk beef cuts and trimmings that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled products were produced on June 8, 9, and 10, 2016, and were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey and New York in boxes ranging from 30 to 195 pounds. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for these products and either return them to the store for a refund or throw them away.

Risk

The beef may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and severe abdominal cramps. In some cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that is most common in young children and older adults.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects bulk beef cuts and trimmings produced by G & M Co. between June 8 and June 10, 2016, which were sold in various box sizes ranging from 30 to 195 pounds.
  2. Check your meat packaging for plant identifier M5476, which is located inside the USDA mark of inspection on the box or marked on the plastic wrapping.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions regarding the recall, contact Jose Morales, Plant Manager, at (973) 621-7444.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety information or questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: G & M Co. Bulk Beef Cuts and Trimmings
Variants: 30-195 lb boxes, Plastic wrapped
Establishment #: M5476
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2016, Produced June 9, 2016, Produced June 10, 2016

Items marked with plant identifier M5476 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 049-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: G&M Co.
Sold By: Retail locations in New Jersey; Retail locations in New York
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 150 pounds
Distributed To: New Jersey, New York
Classification: Class I

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice ยท Raw API Response