Huntington Meat Packing Inc., located in Montebello, California, has recalled approximately 864,000 pounds (432 tons) of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The problem was discovered during a Food Safety Assessment (FSA) by FSIS personnel. The FSA led to the determination that a further investigation of establishment records was warranted. The investigation is ongoing and the following products are subject to recall.
The following products, consisting of all ground beef products produced by the plant from January 5, 2010 to January 15, 2010 and February 19, 2008 to May 15, 2008, are subject to recall:
40 lb. boxes of “Huntington Meats Ground Beef”
- 40 lb. boxes of “HUNTINGTON MEAT PKG. INC. BEEF GROUND FOR FURTHER PROCESSING”
- 40 lb. boxes of “BEEF BURRITO FILLING MIX”
- 10 lb. boxes of “IMPERIAL MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTY”
- 20 lb. boxes of “IMPERIAL MEAT CO. GROUND BEEF PATTY”
- 10 lb. boxes of “El Rancho MEAT & PROVISION ALL BEEF PATTIES
Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 17967″ inside the USDA mark of inspection on a label. The products were shipped to distribution centers, restaurants, and hotels within the State of California. While these products are normally used fresh, the establishment is taking this action out of concern that some product may still be frozen and in commerce.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
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