Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination

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An Idaho-based institution is recalling crushed beef successful six states implicit concerns that it whitethorn beryllium contaminated with E. coli.

The recall, announced Saturday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, affects 2,855 pounds of crushed beef sold by Heyburn, Idaho-based Mountain West Food Group to distributors successful the pursuing states: 

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Pennsylvania 
  • Washington

The recalled product, a 16-oz.vacuum-sealed bundle of grass-fed crushed beef, has a statement that says "Forward Farms"; a usage oregon frost by day of 01/13/26 and "EST 2083" printed connected the broadside of the packaging, according to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

FSIS said it discovered the contented during regular testing, erstwhile sampling results revealed the beingness of E. coli O26, a strain of the bacterium that tin origin diarrhea and vomiting, and, successful much terrible cases, a terrible infection.

No illnesses person been reported frankincense far. Anyone who is acrophobic astir a imaginable unwellness should interaction their wellness attraction provider, FSIS said.

Consumers who person purchased the recalled crushed beef are advised to propulsion it distant oregon instrumentality it to the spot wherever they purchased it, the bureau said.

Edited by Aimee Picchi

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