120,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled due to E. coli Concerns
Lakeside Refrigerated Services, announced a recall of 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) also announced the recall.
The products were produced between February 1 and April 8, 2022. The labels for the different products that are subject to the recall can be found in the product images here. Consumers can find a complete list of products and product codes for the beef products that are subject to recall here. All of the products involved in the recall have “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This denotes the establishment number.
The recalled beef products were shipped to retail locations across the United States. The contamination was discovered during routine testing by FSIS.
Although there are no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled beef at this time, the process of linking an outbreak case to the cause can take weeks. Further, many laboratories do not test for E. coli O103 because it is more difficult to identify.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
About E. coli Infection
Symptoms of E. coli infection vary from person to person, but generally involve diarrhea (sometimes bloody), acute stomach cramping, and vomiting. Some infected individuals develop a fever (generally under 101 degrees Fahrenheit).
While symptoms generally begin three to four days after consuming contaminated food or water, some people fall ill as soon as one day or as late as 10 days after exposure. Symptoms generally resolve within five to seven days of onset.