Ground beef that was distributed to restaurants is being recalled because it is possibly tainted with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The recalled ground beef was produced by American Food Service, a Pico Rivera, Calif. Establishment. Approximately 3,170 pounds of ground beef produced on Jan. 31, 2011 is being recalled, including:
- (559002) American Companies 100% Pure Ground Beef 30-lb. case
- (552102) American Companies 2/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (553102) American Companies 3/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554102) American Companies 4/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554106) American Companies 4/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554302) American Companies 4/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (555302) American Companies 5/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (556102) American Companies 6/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (553302) American Companies 3/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (554402) American Companies 4/1 J Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (557102) American Companies 7/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (556106) American Companies 6/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (552106) American Companies 2/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (559004) American Companies Ground Beef Bulk 80% Lean Taco Grind 60-lb. case
- (559202) American Companies 100% Pure Ground Beef For Chili (Coarse Grind) 30-lb. case.
Consumers can check if their products are part of the recall by looking at the establishment number “EST. 1913” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The affected meat was distributed to restaurants throughout southern California, according to the FSIS .
As a North Charleston foodborne illness attorney , I urge consumers to check their refrigerators for this brand of ground beef and throw it out or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. E. coli is a potentially fatal foodborne illness that can cause a diarrheal illness and develop into kidney failure. If you believe you were sickened by a foodborne bacteria contact a doctor and have your case evaluated by a personal injury lawyer in North Charleston .