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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Massachusetts Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 15, 2014
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Summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling approximately 368 pounds of various iBEEF ground beef products, including sirloin, patties, and grass-fed varieties, sold at locations in South Weymouth and Newton, Massachusetts. These products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which has been linked to three reported illnesses in the area. The recalled beef was produced on specific dates in June 2014 and may still be in consumers' freezers; customers should return the meat to Whole Foods for a full refund.

Risk

The beef may contain E. coli O157:H7, a dangerous bacterium that causes dehydration, abdominal cramps, and bloody diarrhea. In some cases, particularly in children and older adults, it can lead to a serious type of kidney failure known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator and freezer for any iBEEF ground beef, sirloin, or patties purchased from Whole Foods Market locations in Newton or South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
  2. Identify affected products by checking the SKU numbers on the label against the recall list, specifically looking for SKUs such as 90013, 90247, 90088, 90035, 52179, 90004, 90037, 96363, 52162, 95997, 52190, 95195, 95196, 52871, 90199, or 95051.
  3. Verify if the meat was produced on June 8, 2014, June 10, 2014 (Newton location), or June 21, 2014 (South Weymouth location).
  4. Do not consume the recalled beef; return the product to any Whole Foods Market store for a full refund.
  5. If you or a family member experience symptoms like easy bruising, paleness, or decreased urine output after eating this beef, seek emergency medical care immediately.
  6. For questions regarding the recall, contact Whole Foods at (512) 477-5566 ext. 20060 or call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at the place of purchase.

How to: Return the product to the Whole Foods Market location where it was purchased for a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: iBEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90013
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT FAMILY PACK
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90247
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF SIRLOIN Patty 93% LEAN / 7% Fat
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90088
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 93% LEAN / 7% FAT
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90035
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT patty FAMILY PACK
Lot Numbers:
SKU 52179
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90004
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT FAMILY PACK
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90037
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED
Lot Numbers:
SKU 96363
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value Pack
Lot Numbers:
SKU 52162
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED
Lot Numbers:
SKU 95997
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value pack
Lot Numbers:
SKU 52190
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 85 15 GRASS FED
Lot Numbers:
SKU 95195
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND 85 15 PATTIES GRASS FED
Lot Numbers:
SKU 95196
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF BURGER GRASS FED GOURMET FEATURED
Lot Numbers:
SKU 52871
Date Ranges: Produced June 8, 2014, Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93/7 PATTIES NE
Lot Numbers:
SKU 90199
Date Ranges: Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014
Product: iBEEF GROUNDSIRLOIN 93/7 NE
Lot Numbers:
SKU 95051
Date Ranges: Produced June 10, 2014, Produced June 21, 2014

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 053-2014
Status: Active
Sold By: Whole Foods Market
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Massachusetts
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 · Raw API Response