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Walmart is recalling over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
According to a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pennsylvania-based company, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef that was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide. The products affected by this recall all bear the USDA inspection mark on the front of the product label and the establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the product label. The company itself reported the incident to the FSIS.
As explained in the notice, the recalled raw ground meat produced on April 26 and 27, 2024 includes the following products:
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2.25 pound plastic-wrapped trays of “93% Lean, 7% FAT All Natural Lean Ground Beef” with lot number 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
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1.33 pound plastic wrapped trays containing four “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
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2.25 pound plastic-wrapped trays of “85% Lean, 15% Fat All Natural Angus Premium Ground Beef” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
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2.25 pound plastic-wrapped trays of “80% lean, 20% fat, all-natural ground beef” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
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1.33 pound plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% LEAN, 20% FAT, NATURAL GROUND BEEF, CHUCK PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
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1.33 pound plastic-wrapped trays containing four “90% LEAN, 10% FAT, NATURAL GROUND BEEF, SIRLOIN PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label.
Related topics: What to do if you think you’ve eaten recalled food?
It’s important to note that at the time of writing, there have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. However, anyone who has purchased one of these products should immediately dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. E. coli, the USDA continues, is a “potentially fatal bacteria that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramping 2-8 days (average 3-4 days) after contact with the organism.” And while most people recover within a week, people with weakened immune systems can become seriously ill.
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