FSIS Issued a Public Health Alert for ground beef due to E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

On April 20, 2024 – USDA/ FSIS issued a health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available. The raw ground beef was produced on March 28, 2024, with a use/freeze by April 22, 2024. These items were shipped to food service institutions and retail locations nationwide. The establishment discovered the problem because it was found positive for E. coli O157:H7. The company notified FSIS that they inadvertently used a portion of the contaminated beef to produce ground beef products that they subsequently shipped into commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 F. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-0