Ground Beef Is Being Pulled From Walmart Stores Due To Potential E. Coli Contamination

Faith Geiger
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Over 16,000 pounds of beef sold at Walmart have been recalled by Cargill Meat Solutions with a “High-Class 1” alert warning, the Department of Agriculture announced recently.

These meat products were recalled due to the fact that they could be contaminated with E. coli. Learn more about the recall—including what to do if you’re in possession of the recalled meat—below.

Walmart Beef Recall

The following beef products, which were produced on April 26-27 and shipped to Walmarts nationwide, have been recalled by Cargill Meat Solutions:

  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

Although no adverse reactions have been linked to these products yet, it's important to take recalls seriously. The FSIS describes E. coli as "a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2-8 days (3-4 days, on average) after exposure the organism." Potential complications include kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Older adults and children under 5-years old are at the highest risk.

If you are in possession of any of these products, the FSIS urges you to refrain from eating them. Instead, you should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Staying on top of recalls like this is a crucial part of keeping your family safe and healthy. Other recent recalls include Powerade containing foreign metal objects and mislabeled candy. Stay safe!

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