Nearly 7,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, & Michigan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a recall for approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef produced by Valley Meats, LLC on December 22, 2023, due to potential E. coli contamination. The affected products, bearing the establishment number "EST. 5712," were distributed to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to restaurants and grocers.

Symptoms of E. coli poisoning, which may manifest in anywhere from two to eight days after exposure, include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. While there have been no reported illnesses associated with the contaminated meat, routine testing led to the discovery of E. coli, prompting the recall.

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Consumers are urged to check their fridges and freezers for recalled products with specific details like product codes, run numbers, date codes, use-by dates, and time stamps. Even if no illnesses have been reported, it is advised to dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase. Restaurants in the affected areas are also advised to check their stock.

The following raw ground beef items were produced on December 22nd, 2023 and are subject to recall (view labels):

• 12-lb. box package containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1208PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:36:38AM to 08:00:48AM.
• 16-lb. box packages containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with the product code 1253PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:25:50 AM to 08:00:36AM.
• 28-lb. box package containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 12:44:00PM to 12:54:32PM.
• 28-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamp 1:02:55PM.
• 24-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72284, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:10:09PM to 1:10:17PM.
• 13.5-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1103, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:41:55:55PM to 1:57:53PM.
• 20-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8515, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:16:24PM to 1:31:15PM.
• 40-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8020VP, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:34:54PM to 2:00:49PM.

In rare cases, individuals, especially older adults and children under 5, may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Those experiencing such symptoms should seek emergency medical care.

To prevent E. coli poisoning, the FSIS recommends cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of at least 160°F and using safe food handling practices, such as proper handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, and not leaving raw meat or cooked foods at room temperature for more than two hours.