Mountain West Food Group, LLC is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef due to possible contamination with E. coli O26. The recalled product is sold in 16-ounce (1-pound) vacuum-sealed packages and was produced on December 16, 2025. This issue was discovered during routine testing by the USDA, though no illnesses have been confirmed at this time. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw it away.
The beef may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26, which can cause severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea that is often bloody. While most people recover within a week, some—especially children under 5 and older adults—may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious type of kidney failure.
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Product produced on 12/16/2025; side of package also displays 01/13/26 EST 2083.
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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response