Better check your packages of ground beef. The USDA reported late Saturday that Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, New Jersey establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the new ground beef items were produced on June 1, 2020.
Ground Beef Recalled at Walmart, Other Retailers
USDA
The following items are subject to recall:
- 1-lb. vacuum packages containing "MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF" and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82.
- 1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of "MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES" and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28.
- 3-lb. vacuum packages containing three 1 lb. pieces of "MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN / 7% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53929-70.
- 1-lb. tray packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of "THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53944-10.
- 4-lb. tray packages containing 10 ¼ lb. pieces of "THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80% LEAN / 20% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53937-45.
- 1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of "THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 06/27/20 and lot code P53935-25.
- 1-lb. vacuum packages containing "VALUE PACK FRESH GROUND BEEF 76% LEAN / 24% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53930-18.
All items have the establishment number "EST. 46841" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Consumers are urged to throw away the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Thankfully there are no confirmed cases of E. coli as of the time of writing. Possible E. coli contamination can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2-8 days after exposure. Most recover in a week, however children under 5 years old and older adults can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. People who experience symptoms such as easy bruising and decreased urine output should seek medical help immediately.
