A public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for certain ground beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli, a pathogen that can cause serious, and sometimes severe, foodborne illness in certain populations.
Background
The presence of E. coli in the affected product was discovered during testing by NPC Processing, Inc. who then notified FSIS.
A recall has not been issued because the impacted product is no longer available for sale.
Distribution
The recalled product was distributed to Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, and also to Whole Foods Market grocery stores across the United States.
Product Details
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their homes for the recalled product.
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