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

Agency Publication Date: May 19, 2014

Summary

Wolverine Packing Company is recalling approximately 1.8 million pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products produced between March 31, 2014, and April 18, 2014. These products, which include various patties and bulk ground beef under labels like Cheney, GFS, and CATSEL, may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Consumers should check their freezers for affected beef and ensure it is not consumed.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator and freezer for any ground beef products bearing the establishment number 'EST. 2574B' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Identify affected products by looking for production date codes in the format 'Packing Nos: MM DD 14' between '03 31 14' and '04 18 14'.
Do not consume any ground beef that matches the description of the recalled products.
Safely prepare all raw meat by cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160° F as measured by a food thermometer.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Chuck Sanger, Spokesperson for Wolverine Packing Company, at (262) 563-5118.
For additional food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Wolverine Packing Company Ground Beef Products

Item Code:

EST. 2574B

Lot Numbers:

Packing Nos: 03 31 14 through 04 18 14

Date Ranges: March 31, 2014 - April 18, 2014

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

recall-030-2014-products.pdf

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 030-2014

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Wolverine Packing Co.

Units Affected: 35,024 pounds

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: (262) 563-5118

Agency Last Updated: May 19, 2014

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator and freezer for any ground beef products bearing the establishment number 'EST. 2574B' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Identify affected products by looking for production date codes in the format 'Packing Nos: MM DD 14' between '03 31 14' and '04 18 14'.

Do not consume any ground beef that matches the description of the recalled products.

Safely prepare all raw meat by cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160° F as measured by a food thermometer.

If you have questions about the recall, contact Chuck Sanger, Spokesperson for Wolverine Packing Company, at (262) 563-5118.

For additional food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.