Thread: Wisconsin: 96,000 lbs of Beef Recalled

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GREEN BAY, Wis. - A company voluntarily recalled nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef products after two people were sickened, possibly by the E. coli bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday.

The beef products by American Foods Group include coarse and fine ground beef chuck, sirloin and chop beef. They were distributed to retailers and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia.

The problem surfaced after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Health, which was looking into two reports of illnesses.

The bacteria is E. coli O157:H7. E. coli is harbored in the intestines of cattle. Improper butchering and processing can cause the E. coli to get onto meat. Thorough cooking, to at least 160 degrees internal temperature, can destroy the bacteria.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and people with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to E. coli.

The products subject to recall were produced on Oct. 10. They were distributed for further processing and repackaging and will not have the company's establishment number on the package.

Some of the recommended use-by dates have already expired. In that case, consumers can contact their retailers to see if the products in question were at stores. Consumers are also urged to look in their freezers and return or throw out the products if they find them.

The products include:

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65000."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65800."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 90/10." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66000."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66400."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "19900."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20100."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20600."

_Bulk weight packages of "CHOP BEEF STEAK, FINE GRIND "86/14." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30000."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 92/08." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30400."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF ROUND, FINE GROUND 87/13." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30200."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30700."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31400."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31600."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31700."

_Bulk weight packages of "BEEF MODIFIED, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31900."

Each shipping label bears the establishment number "Est. 18076" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

We were given two deer this year - we may eat a lot of deer steaks, chili an sausage this year.

I stopped eating beef, pork and poultry about 6 months ago. No particular reason other than I find myself a little grossed out by meat these days.

Without even trying, I lost 16 pounds in 6 months. I replaced the meat and poultry with fish (shrimp is my weakness) and legumes (split pea soup, for instance).

I've never felt better.

This is probably usless information for all of you, and has nothing to do with illegal immigration, but I just felt like sharing.

Americangirl No, it's good information - not something I could do - if I had to eat shrimp, I'd barf. It just won't get past my 'swallower'. But we would all be healthier giving up commercial meat anyway.

I could certainly stand to loose some weight - but one of the good side effects of eating deer is that it has little fat. I am getting used to the taste, not a real game eater - but by next spring, I'll be saying - 'who needs beef'.

Originally Posted by nntrixie

Americangirl No, it's good information - not something I could do - if I had to eat shrimp, I'd barf. It just won't get past my 'swallower'. But we would all be healthier giving up commercial meat anyway.

I could certainly stand to loose some weight - but one of the good side effects of eating deer is that it has little fat. I am getting used to the taste, not a real game eater - but by next spring, I'll be saying - 'who needs beef'.

Oh that's funny, nntrixie I don't think I could get deer meat down my "swallower". I guess we all just have different tastes. But I know lots of people who eat venison, and they love it!

LATELY I FIND MYSELF UNABLE TO EAT MUCH MEAT OF ANY KIND. IT JUST DOESNT LOOK GOOD TO ME AND I FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO COOK THE ---- OUT OF IT. AND THEN THERE ARE FRESH VEGGIES AND FRUIT....FORGET IT, I HAVE TO COOK THOSE NOW. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO BE LIKE BRUCE LEE EVERY TIME I GO TO THE GROCERY STORE.

Moving to other topics.

Originally Posted by americangirl

I stopped eating beef, pork and poultry about 6 months ago. No particular reason other than I find myself a little grossed out by meat these days.

Without even trying, I lost 16 pounds in 6 months. I replaced the meat and poultry with fish (shrimp is my weakness) and legumes (split pea soup, for instance).

I've never felt better.

This is probably usless information for all of you, and has nothing to do with illegal immigration, but I just felt like sharing.

WOW, I thought I was the only one! I cooked a turkey two days ago and gave it away, couldn't make myself eat any. My girlfriends seem worried about me? I can eat fried shrimp if it's, Maine shrimp only. I'm trying to eat more dairy and beans for protein.

I also have lost weight, 14 pounds. Not sure I fel better, the food situation is making my stomach feel sick. I have a huge glass of skim milk every night.

If it's already cooked meat, I can eat it, AFTER I call the # on the package and ask if it came from China. I stack the packaging up near the phone and call Monday thru Friday. I have some frozen pizz's to call about tomorrow, and Uncle Bens Rice with Broccoli

I called Paul Newman's people, they said EVERYTHING they sell is local and organic. Nothing from any other country. I bought his cat and dog food. I don't want my pets to die either.

Don't believe all organic is really organic. The frozen Veggies in the organic section of supermarkets are from Mexico usually. Look, you'll see.

Sorry your post wasn't there when I was typing, then when I posted, there it was...

Originally Posted by WorriedAmerican

Sorry your post wasn't there when I was typing, then when I posted, there it was...

No problem, looks like we were just doing things at the same time. It happens.
MD