Disaster Strikes: Beef Supplier Recalls 7,000 Pounds of Contaminated Meat!

Substantial Recall: Beef Supplier Retrieves Nearly 7,000 Pounds of Tainted Meat

In a recent announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service, an Illinois meat producer, Valley Meats, LLC, located in Coal Valley, is initiating a recall of 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential E. coli contamination.

The implicated items, manufactured on December 22, 2023, are listed as follows:

• A 12-lb. box package containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1208PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:36:38 AM to 08:00:48 AM.
• 16-lb. box packages containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with the product code 1253PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:25:50 AM to 08:00:36 AM.
• A 28-lb. box package containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 12:44:00 PM to 12:54:32 PM.
• Another 28-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamp 1:02:55 PM.
• A 24-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72284, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:10:09 PM to 1:10:17 PM.
• A 13.5-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1103, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:41:55:55 PM to 1:57:53 PM.
• A 20-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8515, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:16:24 PM to 1:31:15 PM.
• A 40-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8020VP, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:34:54 PM to 2:00:49 PM.

These products were distributed to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further dissemination to restaurants. The Food Safety and Inspection Service assures that no cases of adverse reactions to the meat have been confirmed. Individuals apprehensive about potential injury or illness are advised to consult a healthcare provider.

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E. coli, a potentially lethal bacterium, can induce dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps within two to eight days post-exposure. While most recover within a week, children under 5 years old are prone to hemolytic uremic syndrome, characterized by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Those experiencing such symptoms are urged to seek immediate medical attention.

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