Ground Beef Recall: 23,000 Pounds at Risk Due to E. Coli Contamination
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Federal regulators have announced a significant recall of nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to potential E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Class 1 recall on Wednesday, emphasizing that the affected product poses a serious risk of causing “adverse health consequences or death.”
The recalled beef was produced on January 14 by CS Beef Packers, a company based in Idaho. It was distributed to various locations in California, Idaho, and Oregon. Notably, these products were intended for foodservice establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias, rather than for direct sale in grocery stores.
Roughly 23,000 pounds of ground beef were recalled over potential E. Coli contamination. (USDA / Fox News)
As of now, the USDA has reported no confirmed illnesses linked to the recalled products. The items in question include 10-pound cylindrical packages, or chubs, labeled as “Beef, Course Ground, 73L,” “Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73L,” and “Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81L.” The case codes for these products are 18601, 19583, and 19563, respectively.
All recalled products carry a “Use/Freeze By” date of February 4, 2026, with time stamps ranging from 07:03 to 08:32. These details can be found on two stickers affixed to the outside of the cardboard cases, as well as on the clear packaging of the meat products.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled nearly 23,000 pounds of ground beef intended for foodservice locations. (USDA / Fox News)
The contamination was detected during routine testing by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at a downstream customer, revealing the presence of E. coli O145. Foodservice establishments are advised to check their freezers and refrain from serving any of the implicated products. Consumers should discard the items or return them to the point of purchase.
E. coli O145 infection can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, often bloody, and vomiting, typically appearing two to eight days after exposure, with an average onset of three to four days. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through a stool test, and treatment generally involves rehydration and supportive care, with most individuals recovering within a week.
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Ground beef is shown in the Chronicle Studio Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images / Getty Images)
In rare but severe cases, individuals such as older adults, children under five, and those with weakened immune systems may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition characterized by easy bruising, paleness, and decreased urine output.
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Officials emphasize the importance of cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 °F to effectively eliminate harmful bacteria.
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Federal regulators have announced a significant recall of nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to potential E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Class 1 recall on Wednesday, emphasizing that the affected product poses a serious risk of causing “adverse health consequences or death.”
The recalled beef was produced on January 14 by CS Beef Packers, a company based in Idaho. It was distributed to various locations in California, Idaho, and Oregon. Notably, these products were intended for foodservice establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias, rather than for direct sale in grocery stores.
Roughly 23,000 pounds of ground beef were recalled over potential E. Coli contamination. (USDA / Fox News)
As of now, the USDA has reported no confirmed illnesses linked to the recalled products. The items in question include 10-pound cylindrical packages, or chubs, labeled as “Beef, Course Ground, 73L,” “Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73L,” and “Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81L.” The case codes for these products are 18601, 19583, and 19563, respectively.
All recalled products carry a “Use/Freeze By” date of February 4, 2026, with time stamps ranging from 07:03 to 08:32. These details can be found on two stickers affixed to the outside of the cardboard cases, as well as on the clear packaging of the meat products.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled nearly 23,000 pounds of ground beef intended for foodservice locations. (USDA / Fox News)
The contamination was detected during routine testing by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at a downstream customer, revealing the presence of E. coli O145. Foodservice establishments are advised to check their freezers and refrain from serving any of the implicated products. Consumers should discard the items or return them to the point of purchase.
E. coli O145 infection can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, often bloody, and vomiting, typically appearing two to eight days after exposure, with an average onset of three to four days. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through a stool test, and treatment generally involves rehydration and supportive care, with most individuals recovering within a week.
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Ground beef is shown in the Chronicle Studio Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images / Getty Images)
In rare but severe cases, individuals such as older adults, children under five, and those with weakened immune systems may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition characterized by easy bruising, paleness, and decreased urine output.
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Officials emphasize the importance of cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 °F to effectively eliminate harmful bacteria.
