Organic Ground Beef Sold at Whole Foods May Be Contaminated With E. Coli, USDA Says

Key Takeaways

Some organic ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli

The beef was sold at Whole Foods stores across the U.S.

No illnesses have been reported yet

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some packages of organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country may be contaminated with E. coli , federal officials have warned.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert Wednesday about one-pound packages of “ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT.”

The affected beef was produced May 22 and 23, 2025, and has “Use or Freeze By 06-19-25” or “Use or Freeze By 06-20-25” printed on the label. The packaging also includes the establishment number “EST. 4027” inside the USDA mark of insp