> At a Glance
> – Idaho company recalls ~3,000 lbs of vacuum-sealed ground beef.
> – Packages dated Dec. 16 carry “use or freeze by Jan. 13” and EST 2083.
> – No illnesses reported; USDA FSIS found E. coli in routine test.
> – Why it matters: Consumers with the product should discard it or return it.
This recall involves 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages of “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef” produced by Mountain West Food Group in Heyburn, Idaho. The meat was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
Recall Details
- Weight: ~3,000 lbs of ground beef
- Packaging: 16-ounce vacuum-sealed
- Label: “use or freeze by Jan. 13”
- Production date: Dec. 16
- Establishment number: EST 2083
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Saturday. No confirmed illnesses have been linked to the product, and the contamination was detected during routine testing.
Health Risks and Consumer Advice
The E. coli strain can cause illness within 28 days of exposure. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea and vomiting, usually diagnosed with a stool sample.
USDA recommends that customers discard the product or return it to the place of purchase, and that ground beef be cooked to 160 °F.
By Michael A. Turner for News Of Philadelphia.
Key Takeaways
- Roughly 3,000 lbs of ground beef recalled, produced Dec. 16.
- No illnesses reported; contamination found in routine tests.
- Consumers should throw away or return the product and cook beef to 160 °F.
