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

The USDA/ FSIS issued a public 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 for purchase. The raw ground beef item was produced on May 22, 2025, and May 23, 2025. 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of "ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT" with "Use or Freeze By 06-19-25" and "Use or Freeze By 06-20-25" as represented on the packaging. The item was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland and was further distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it had shipped into commerce ground beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. @