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US: Ground beef products recalled due to E. Coli o157:h7 23 Jun 2009

International Meat Co., Inc., a Chicago, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 6,152 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The products subject to recall include:
 
  • 5-pound, plastic lined boxes of “International Meat Co., PURVEYOR OF FINE MEATS TO HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, BEEF PATTIES.”  Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080” inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809” or “061909.” 
  • 5- and 10-pound bags of bulk “International Meat Co., BEEF PATTIE MIX.” Each bag bears the establishment number  “EST. 22080” inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying  package codes of “061709,” “061809” or “061909.” 
  • 10-pound bags of “International Meat Co., GROUND BEEF.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080” inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809” or “061909.” 
  • 10-pound, plastic lined boxes of “Packed For, Purely Gourmet & Organic, Ground Beef Patties.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080” inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809” or “061909.” 
  • 10-pound bags of “Packed For, Purely Gourmet & Organic, Ground Beef.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080” inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809” or “061909.” 
 
These ground beef products were produced on June 17, 2009, through June 19, 2009, and were shipped to distributors and restaurants in the Chicago, Ill., metropolitan area. 
 
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
 
  • CLASS I RECALL                                                                                                                        
  • HEALTH RISK:  HIGH 
 
Source: FSIS

 

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