Over 42,000 pounds of beef recalled after testing finds possibly deadly E. coli strain
A nationwide recall of about 42,922 pounds of ground beef products was announced Saturday night after USDA testing found E. coli O157:H7, one of the most potentially deadly E. coli strains.
Of the seven products in the recall by Lakeside Refrigerated Services, six were made with organic and/or grass-fed beef that was sold under the Marketside Butcher or Thomas Farms brands. None are past their expiration date.
Along with bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and dehydration that can last a week, E. coli O157:H7 is one of the strains that can bring hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This form of kidney failure, more likely to strike children under 5 and senior citizens, puts the fatal edge on E. coli.
What ground beef was recalled?
▪ Marketside Butcher packs of four quarter-pound organic, grass-fed beef patties, lot No. P-53934-28, use or freeze by June 27.
▪ Marketside Butcher 1-pound packs of organic, grass-fed beef, lot No. P-53298-82, use or freeze by July 1.
▪ Marketside Butcher packs with three 1-pound pieces of 93% lean organic, grass-fed beef, lot No. P53929-70, use or freeze by July 1.
▪ Thomas Farms packs of four quarter-pound grass-fed, 85% lean beef patties, lot No. P53944-10, use or freeze by June 25.
▪ Thomas Farms packs of four quarter-pound grass-fed, 85% lean beef patties, lot No. P53935-25, use or freeze by June 27
▪ Thomas Farms packs of 10 quarter-pound grass-fed, 80% lean beef patties, lot No. P53937-45, use or freeze by June 25.
▪ Value Pack Fresh Ground Beef, 76% lean, lot No. P53930-18, use or freeze by July 1.
What to do next
All recalled beef should be either thrown away or returned to the store of purchase for a full refund. For proper food safety, always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Anyone with questions can call the Lakeside Processing Center Call Center, 856-832-3881.
This story was originally published June 14, 2020 at 8:33 AM with the headline "Over 42,000 pounds of beef recalled after testing finds possibly deadly E. coli strain."
