Grant Park Packing is recalling approximately 53,200 pounds of raw ground beef products, specifically those sold under the North Star Imports & Sales, LLC brand. The recall was initiated because the beef may be contaminated with E. coli O103, which was detected in unopened packages during an ongoing outbreak investigation. These 40-pound bulk boxes were primarily intended for institutional use and were distributed in Minnesota and Kentucky.
Most people infected with E. coli O103 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting, which can be severe in children under 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. While no definitive link has been established between this specific product and the ongoing outbreak, the pathogen was found in product samples collected at a service location where multiple people became ill.
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Marked FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY; produced on October 30-31, 2018 and November 1, 2018.
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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response