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CDC – 24 Illnesses
in Multiple States Appear Linked – JBS Swift Beef Company Expands Recall of
Beef Products to over 420,000 Pounds Due to E. coli O157:H7 Contamination Source of
Article: http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/ It appears that E.
coli season is now upon us with what now appears to be the 8th
recall of the year. On June
24 JBS Swift Beef Company (former
ConAgra Plant famous for 2002 E. coli Outbreak) recalled approximately
41,280 pounds of beef products contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. A few hours
ago, the FSIS announced that JBS Swift Beef Company is voluntarily expanding
its June 24 recall to include approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef
primal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. According to FSIS, together
with traceback information and laboratory data, the recall is being expanded
as a result of FSIS' cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) in an ongoing investigation into 24 illnesses in multiple
states, of which at least 18 appear to be associated. This investigation prompted
the company to re-examine the effectiveness of their food safety system for
the April 21 production of beef primals, and they are conducting this recall
out of an abundance of caution as the safety of the products produced on a
portion of that day could not be assured. The beef products were
produced on April 21, 2009 and were distributed both nationally and
internationally. A
list of the products subject to the expanded recall attached. Each box bears the
establishment number "EST. 969" inside the USDA mark of inspection
as well as the identifying package date of "042109" and a time
stamp ranging from "0618" to "1130." However, these
products were sent to establishments and retail stores nationwide for further
processing and will likely not bear the establishment number "EST.
969" on products available for direct consumer purchase. Customers with
concerns should contact their point of purchase. The recalled products
include intact cuts of beef, such as primals, sub-primals, or boxed beef
typically used for steaks and roasts rather than ground beef. FSIS is aware
that some of these products may have been further processed into ground
products by other companies. The highest risk products for consumers are raw
ground product, trim or other non-intact product made from the products
subject to the recall. |
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