Recalled Ground Beef Sold In Florida Pose ‘Potentially Deadly’ Health Risk

A Pennsylvania-based company is recalling thousands of pounds of raw ground beef sold in Florida over potential bacteria contamination. Cargill Meat Solutions is pulling 16,243 pounds of meat because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on May 1.

Officials said these products were shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide and bear the USDA’s mark of inspection on the front label. They also have the establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the product label. The agency listed the affected products, which were produced on April 26 and 27:

  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.

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