Ground Beef Products Recalled for Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 31, 2023

Summary

Valley Meats, LLC is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products, including various sizes of "ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES" and bulk "GROUND BEEF," because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discovered during routine laboratory testing which returned a positive result for the bacteria. No confirmed reports of illness have been reported to date. Consumers should return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw them away.

Risk

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that causes dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and severe abdominal cramps. While most people recover within a week, some—especially children under 5 and older adults—may develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), marked by bruising, paleness, and decreased urine output.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected products by checking for product codes 1208PL, 1253PL, 72287, 72284, 1103, 8515, or 8020VP with a 'Use By' date of 01/15/2024 and establishment number 'EST. 5712' inside the USDA mark of inspection. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
Check the time stamps on your packaging; affected items were produced on December 22, 2023, with specific time stamps ranging from 7:25 AM to 2:00 PM depending on the product code.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have health concerns or experience symptoms like bloody diarrhea or abdominal cramps, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
For questions, contact David Walker, President, at 309-799-7341 Ext: 230 or Daniel Mapes, QA Manager, at 309-799-7341 Ext: 229.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional assistance.

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: ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES (12-lb. box)

Item Code:

1208PL

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 7:36:38AM to 08:00:48AM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES (16-lb. box)

Item Code:

1253PL

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 7:25:50AM to 08:00:36AM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: Ground Beef Patties (28-lb. box)

Item Code:

72287

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 12:44:00PM to 12:54:32PM, Time stamp 1:02:55PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: Ground Beef Patties (24-lb. box)

Item Code:

72284

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 1:10:09PM to 1:10:17PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: GROUND BEEF PATTIES (13.5-lb. box)

Item Code:

1103

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 1:41:55PM to 1:57:53PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: GROUND BEEF (20-lb. box)

Item Code:

8515

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Time stamps 1:16:24PM to 1:31:15PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: GROUND BEEF (40-lb. box)

Item Code:

8020VP

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Time stamps 1:34:54PM to 2:00:49PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 065-2023

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Valley Meats LLC

Sold By: Restaurants; Institutional users

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5,936 lbs

Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: Valley Meats, LLC David Walker, President 309-799-7341 Ext: 230 dwalker@valleymeatsllc.com

Agency Last Updated: December 31, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Identify the affected products by checking for product codes 1208PL, 1253PL, 72287, 72284, 1103, 8515, or 8020VP with a 'Use By' date of 01/15/2024 and establishment number 'EST. 5712' inside the USDA mark of inspection. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

Check the time stamps on your packaging; affected items were produced on December 22, 2023, with specific time stamps ranging from 7:25 AM to 2:00 PM depending on the product code.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you have health concerns or experience symptoms like bloody diarrhea or abdominal cramps, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

For questions, contact David Walker, President, at 309-799-7341 Ext: 230 or Daniel Mapes, QA Manager, at 309-799-7341 Ext: 229.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional assistance.

Affected Products

Product: ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES (12-lb. box)

Item Code:

1208PL

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 7:36:38AM to 08:00:48AM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES (16-lb. box)

Item Code:

1253PL

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 7:25:50AM to 08:00:36AM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: Ground Beef Patties (28-lb. box)

Item Code:

72287

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 12:44:00PM to 12:54:32PM, Time stamp 1:02:55PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: Ground Beef Patties (24-lb. box)

Item Code:

72284

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 1:10:09PM to 1:10:17PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: GROUND BEEF PATTIES (13.5-lb. box)

Item Code:

1103

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Use By 01/15/2024, Time stamps 1:41:55PM to 1:57:53PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: GROUND BEEF (20-lb. box)

Item Code:

8515

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Time stamps 1:16:24PM to 1:31:15PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Product: GROUND BEEF (40-lb. box)

Item Code:

8020VP

Lot Numbers:

Run No. 3356GRDB (Date Code 231222)

Establishment #: EST. 5712

Date Ranges: Time stamps 1:34:54PM to 2:00:49PM

Produced Dec 22, 2023.

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 065-2023

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Valley Meats LLC

Sold By: Restaurants; Institutional users

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5,936 lbs

Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: Valley Meats, LLC David Walker, President 309-799-7341 Ext: 230 dwalker@valleymeatsllc.com

Agency Last Updated: December 31, 2023