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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on November 20 that Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled about 167,277 pounds of ground beef products because of potential E. coli contamination. The issue was discovered when people became ill after eating ground beef, which the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health linked to the now-recalled products from Wolverine Packing Co.
According to a company representative I spoke to, the recalled products were distributed to restaurants nationwide, and none were distributed to grocery stores. The recalled fresh ground beef products have a use-by date of 11/14/2024, and the frozen ground beef products are labeled with a production date of 10 22 24. The recalled products bear an establishment number “EST. 2574B,” which can be found inside the USDA mark of inspection.
You can find the list of recalled products and labels on the FSIS website.
Simply Recipe / Mike Lang
What Is E. Coli?
E. coli is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. It can be potentially deadly to young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. If you suspect symptoms of E. coli, you should seek immediate medical attention.
As of November 20, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has identified 15 people within Minnesota who have fallen ill after eating the recalled ground beef products. No deaths have been reported.
What You Should Do If You Have the Recalled Products
A company representative I spoke to stated that all restaurants were informed of the recall and the recalled products should no longer be available for sale to customers. However, if you purchased food with ground beef and still have it in your fridge or freezer, it may be challenging to know if it contains the recalled ground beef unless you contact the restaurant and confirm. If you are uncertain, it’s safest to discard the product. Do not consume it.
If you have questions about the recalled ground beef, you can contact Don Tanner, a representative of Wolverine Packing Co., at 248-762-1533.
