According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 40,948 pounds of Tyson ground beef after a routine safety inspection ended up discovering a positive result of E.coli contamination.
The company, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., is recalling the ground beef due to the risks associated with the E.coli O157:H7 contamination of the product. The product recalled is the Chuck Fine Ground Beef 80/20 that has a Best By date of November, 13. 2011. The product packaging also has EST. 245C printed on it.
There have no reported illnesses associated with the recalled product to date.
The recall is considered a Class I recall and is classified as ‘high’ risk.
Consumers with the recalled beef should stop using it immediately and contact the company at (866) 328-3156. for additional information.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I urge you to be mindful of threats from food-borne bacteria. If you have purchased a product that has been identified as a potential risk, return it to your place of purchase and contact the distribution company. If you’ve consumed a contaminated product and are experiencing symptoms, I encourage you to seek medical attention. If you’ve been seriously injured by eating food product, I urge you to contact a product liability lawyer Los Angeles to learn about your legal options.
A Los Angeles meat company is conducting a recall of their ground beef due to a possible E. coli contamination, according to recent news sources.
About 375,000 pounds of ground beef are subject to recall. The meat was shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada and was produced between September 7 and October 6, 2011. The meat has “EST.4873” stamped inside the United States Department of Agriculture mark of inspection.
The contamination was found by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services during routine testing at Commercial Meat Company.
No illnesses in relation to the recall have been reported. However, E. coli is a bacteria that can cause life-threatening infection. Especially at risk are the elderly, young children, and those with compromised immune systems.
As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I have seen food recalls like this one and know that, with as much testing goes into food products before manufacturers send them to market, mistakes can still be made. Although the product defect lawyer at our law firm does not handle these type of cases there are food recall lawyers out there that can help your or a loved one if you have been affected by a recall such as this one.
A possible E. coli contamination has prompted a recall of ground beef produced by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., according to recent news sources.
About 131,300 pound of meat are affected by this recall. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they were notified after being contact by the Ohio Department of Health regarding E. coli illnesses in Butler County, with sicknesses starting from September 8 through September 11.
Ground beef collected from a home on September 19 tested positive for the bacteria.
The products subject to recall include Kroger-brand ground beef with a product code D-0211 QW; Butcher’s Brand beef with a product code D-0211 LWIF; as well as a generic label beef with a product code D-0211 LWI. The products all come with a best before or freeze by date of September 12.
Tyson believes that most of the affected beef may have already been consumed. They are instructing consumers to check for the meat, and to discard or return it to their store of purchase if they find it.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I have seen food recalls like this one and know that, with as much testing goes into food products before manufacturers send them to market, mistakes can still be made. Although the product defect lawyer at our law firm does not handle these type of cases there are food recall lawyers out there that can help your or a loved one if you have been affected by a recall such as this one.
E. coli fears have prompted a recall of over 40,000 pounds of ground beef in Texas, according to recent news reports.
The beef was distributed by Palo Duro Meat in Georgia for the National School Lunch Program in district schools.
The sample tested positive for E. coli o157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services. They have attributed the shipment of the tainted meat to a “sample tracking error” when a batch of meat that was in question was accidentally shipped.
E.coli, especially this strain, is dangerous to everyone, but particularly the elderly, young children, and those with compromised immune systems.
According to the Food Safety and Inspection Services, all meat should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit to kill bacteria. They recommend using a food thermometer.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, consumer safety and keeping people informed of potential dangers of hazardous products is a big priority for me. Our product liability lawyers hope that no one has been sickened by eating this recalled food. Please come back to our blog regularly so that you are informed about new dangerous consumer recalls.
