Deadly Bacteria In Food At Expensive New York Grocery Store

Health officials are sounding the alarm after potentially deadly E. coli was found in food sold at one of New York’s most expensive grocery stores.

Officials are issuing a public health alert for organic ground beef products.

Public Health Alert On Beef Sold At New York Grocery Stores

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

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“E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism,” the FSIS states. “While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome.”

Below are labels of the recalled items…

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