Press Release 10/15/2007 #2
Some J&B Meats Corp. beef products recalled for possible E.coli 0157:H7
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians to the recall of some beef products that have the potential to be contaminated with E.coli 0157:H7.
J & B Meats Corporation Inc., Coal Valley, Ill., is recalling approximately 173,554 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The products subject to recall include:
• 2-pound boxes of “TOPPS PREMIUM 100% PURE SIRLOIN BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK BURGERS, 6 1/3 LB. HOMESTYLE BURGERS.” Each box bears a use by date of “06/22/08.”
• 8-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 32 QUARTER POUNDERS.” Each box bears a use by date of “06/12/08,” “06/18/08” or “06/22/08.”
• 3-pound bags of “SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 80/20, 12 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES.” Each bag bears a use by date of “03/08/08.”
• 3-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 12 QUARTER POUNDERS.” Each box bears a use by date of “06/18/08.”
The packages also bear the establishment number “Est. 5712.” The frozen ground beef products were produced on June 12, June 18 and June 22, and were distributed to retailers nationally.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, elderly and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to E. coli, a foodborne illness.
Consumers should only eat ground beef patties that have been cooked to a safe temperature of 160 º F regardless of color.
Consumers with questions should call J & B Meats at (888) 734-0451.
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