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Illinois Meat Processor Recalls 3.3 Tons of Ground Beef for Possible E. coli Contamination

The recalled beef was shipped to distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to foodservice customers.

Ground beef recall e. coli Valley Meats
USDA

Valley Meats, based in Coal Valley, Ill., is recalling 6,768 pounds (approximately 3.3 tons) of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). 

The problem was discovered when Valley Meats notified FSIS that samples of ground beef products submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The raw ground beef items were produced on December 22, 2023, and show establishment number “EST. 5712” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributor locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to restaurants and other institutional users. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in foodservice refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products, and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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