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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 3, 2015
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Summary

Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling approximately 16,000 pounds of 80% Lean Ground Beef chubs due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination discovered during routine sampling. The recalled beef was produced on May 16, 2015, and was shipped to a distribution location in New York. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for these products, which are sold in 5 lb. packages. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The beef may contain E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that causes dehydration, severe abdominal cramps, and bloody diarrhea. While most people recover within a week, some—especially young children and older adults—can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious type of kidney failure marked by easy bruising and decreased urine output.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 5 lb. chubs of 80% Lean Ground Beef with 'EST. 245C' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Verify if the package has a 'best before' or 'freeze by' date of June 5, 2015.
  3. If you have the affected product, do not consume it; return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  4. Wash hands, cutting boards, and utensils thoroughly with warm, soapy water after any contact with raw meat.
  5. If you have questions, contact the Tyson consumer hotline at (866) 328-3156 or email Worth Sparkman at worth.sparkman@tyson.com.
  6. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Return the product for a full refund.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Tyson 80% Lean Ground Beef (5 lb. chubs)
Item Code:
EST. 245C
Date Ranges: Best before or freeze by date of June 5, 2015

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 085-2015
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Sold By: distribution location in New York
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: New York
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: June 3, 2015

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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