FSIS issues Public Health Alert for Bismillah Halal Meats ground beef Due to E. Coli O103

The USDA/FSIS issued a public health alert for retail ground beef products sold by Bismillah Halal Meats (Marietta, Ga.) that may be contaminated with E. coli O103 (STEC). A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The raw ground beef was produced and sold directly to consumers from April 10 to 23, 2025. All products were weighed, wrapped, and labeled in-store at the time of purchase. All ground beef products produced and sold by this retailer from April 10-23, 2025, are subject to this public health alert. The problem was discovered when a sample was collected and analyzed by FSIS during retail surveillance, and the sampling results showed the presence of E. coli O103. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to the consumption of these products. Many clinical laboratories do not test for non-O157 STEC, such as O103, because it is harder to identify. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. @