Winn-Dixie Recalls Ground Beef

Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart and Kroger are recalling ground beef that could be contaminated by E. coli, according to news reports .

The grocery stores said the ground beef was supplied by National Beef Packaging Co. of Dodge City, Kan. The beef was ground into patties and sold under various store names.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, inspectors found E. coli bacteria the meat. Products affected by the 60,000 pound beef recall includes:

• Kroger 5 lb. Pkg. Flavorseal Ground Chuck (UPC: 1111097028 (only date included for this product is “Freeze By 8-12-2011)
• Kroger Beef Chuck Ground 80-85% (UPC 22251500000, 22251510000, 22251520000, 22251530000, 22251550000, 22251560000, 22251570000, 22251580000)
• Ground Beef Patties – Regular & Family Pack (UPCs: 22250400000, 22250410000, 22250420000, 22250430000, 22251600000, 22251610000, 22251620000, 22251630000)
• Ground Beef Seasoned Patties – Regular & Family Pack (UPCs: 29116750000, 29116760000, 29116770000, 29116780000, 29116850000, 29116860000, 29116870000, 29116880000)
• In Store Made Meatballs – packaged and service case (UPCs: 29119600000, 29119610000, 29119620000, 29119630000, 29119640000)
• In Store Made Meatloaf – packaged and service case (UPCs: 29109100000, 29109110000, 29109120000, 29109130000, 29109140000)

Products subject to the Winn-Dixie recall have “sell-by” label dates from 7/31/11 – 8/12/11 and can be identified as follows:
— “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck,” UPC code 20170000000
— “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck Family Pack (FP),” UPC code 29127700000
— “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck Patties,” UPC code 20170100000
— “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck Patties Family Pack (FP),” UPC code 29128200000

As a personal injury lawyer Greenville , I hope this product can be recalled before any serious injuries occur.

While we don’t handle this kind of recall we feel that it’s important to educate the community to help protect their health and safety. If you have been injured by a recalled product, you might wish to contact a Greenville personal injury lawyer who can help.