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Beef sold in Iowa recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

John McGlothlen

May. 20, 2008 12:00 pm

Beef sold in Iowa recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Beef sold in Iowa recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Beef sold in Iowa recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

From USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service:

Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Peggy RiekWASHINGTON, May 16, 2008The following products are subject to recall:[naviga:ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"]

  • 30-, 60- pound boxes, combo boxes or 47-gallon barrels of "MORREALE MEAT" beef products labeled as "Boneless Chucks," "Boneless Clods," "Flat Rounds," "Gooseneck Rounds," "Knuckle," "Heel Meat," "Scotties," "Trimmings 50," "Trimmings 60," "Trimmings 65," "Trimmings 70," "Trimmings 75," "Trimmings 80," "Trimmings 85," or "Trimmings 90."

    • CLASS I RECALL

    HEALTH RISK: HIGH

    Congressional and Public Affairs

    (202) 720-9113

    Peggy Riek

    WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 - JSM Meat Holdings Company, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., firm, is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of beef products intended for use in ground products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

    The following products are subject to recall:

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  • 30-, 60- pound boxes, combo boxes or 47-gallon barrels of "MORREALE MEAT" beef products labeled as "Boneless Chucks," "Boneless Clods," "Flat Rounds," "Gooseneck Rounds," "Knuckle," "Heel Meat," "Scotties," "Trimmings 50," "Trimmings 60," "Trimmings 65," "Trimmings 70," "Trimmings 75," "Trimmings 80," "Trimmings 85," or "Trimmings 90."

    • The beef products bear the establishment number "EST. 6872" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These beef products were distributed to establishments for further processing in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.The problem was discovered by FSIS. Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company President Steve Hurckes, Sr. at (312) 421-3664, ext. 214.

    The problem was discovered by FSIS. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should consult a medical professional.

    E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

    Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company President Steve Hurckes, Sr. at (312) 421-3664, ext. 214.

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