Ground Beef and Pork Products Recalled for Possible E. coli Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 3, 2018

Summary

Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc. is recalling approximately 14,806 pounds of ground beef and pork products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled items include fresh ground beef, ground beef chuck, a beef and pork blend, and frozen Brothers Choice Angus beef patties produced on February 10 and 12, 2018. These products were shipped to retail locations in Oregon, Utah, and Washington state.

Risk

The products may contain E. coli O157:H7, a bacterium that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and dehydration. In serious cases, particularly in children and the elderly, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially life-threatening type of kidney failure.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator and freezer for products matching the following package codes: 04118 for fresh ground beef items or 04318 for frozen Brothers Choice patties.
Identify the affected 2.25-lb. fresh packages labeled as 'All Natural Extra Lean Ground Beef' (96% lean), 'All Natural Ground Beef Chuck' (80% lean), or 'Ground Beef and Pork Blend' (80% lean).
Identify the affected 2.50-lb. frozen bags of 'Brothers Choice 85% Lean Angus Ground Beef Patties' containing 10 quarter-pound patties.
Verify the establishment number '965' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc. at 503-656-0633 for further instructions.
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: All Natural Extra Lean Ground Beef (2.25-lb.)

Variants: 96% lean, 4% fat

UPC Codes:

752907606259

Lot Numbers:

04118

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Wrapped packages

Product: All Natural Ground Beef Chuck (2.25-lb.)

Variants: 80% lean, 20% fat

UPC Codes:

752907606280

Lot Numbers:

04118

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Wrapped packages

Product: Ground Beef and Pork Blend (2.25-lb.)

Variants: 80% lean, 20% fat

UPC Codes:

752907607256

Lot Numbers:

04118

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Wrapped packages

Product: Brothers Choice 85% Lean Angus Ground Beef Patties (2.50-lb.)

Variants: 85% lean, 15% fat, 10 quarter pound patties

Lot Numbers:

04318

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Frozen bag; contains Tender-Form patties

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 019-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Interstate Meat Dist., Inc.

Sold By: Retail locations

Manufactured In: USA, Canada

Units Affected: 820 pounds

Distributed To: Oregon, Utah, Washington

Classification: Class I

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator and freezer for products matching the following package codes: 04118 for fresh ground beef items or 04318 for frozen Brothers Choice patties.

Identify the affected 2.25-lb. fresh packages labeled as 'All Natural Extra Lean Ground Beef' (96% lean), 'All Natural Ground Beef Chuck' (80% lean), or 'Ground Beef and Pork Blend' (80% lean).

Identify the affected 2.50-lb. frozen bags of 'Brothers Choice 85% Lean Angus Ground Beef Patties' containing 10 quarter-pound patties.

Verify the establishment number '965' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc. at 503-656-0633 for further instructions.

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

Affected Products

Product: All Natural Extra Lean Ground Beef (2.25-lb.)

Variants: 96% lean, 4% fat

UPC Codes:

752907606259

Lot Numbers:

04118

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Wrapped packages

Product: All Natural Ground Beef Chuck (2.25-lb.)

Variants: 80% lean, 20% fat

UPC Codes:

752907606280

Lot Numbers:

04118

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Wrapped packages

Product: Ground Beef and Pork Blend (2.25-lb.)

Variants: 80% lean, 20% fat

UPC Codes:

752907607256

Lot Numbers:

04118

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Wrapped packages

Product: Brothers Choice 85% Lean Angus Ground Beef Patties (2.50-lb.)

Variants: 85% lean, 15% fat, 10 quarter pound patties

Lot Numbers:

04318

Establishment #: 965

Date Ranges: Produced February 10, 2018, Produced February 12, 2018

Frozen bag; contains Tender-Form patties