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Recall Date: Nov. 20, 2024
Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant locations nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is concerned that some product may be in restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The fresh products have a “use by” date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled with production date 10 22 24. Follow these links to view the full product list and to view the labels of recalled products.
FSIS was notified of illnesses on Nov. 13, 2024, and determined that there was a link between the ground beef products from Wolverine Packing Co. and this illness cluster. Fifteen case-patients have been identified to date and the investigation is on-going.
Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is 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. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Don Tanner, company representative at 248.762.1533.
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