62,112 pounds of CHOICE BNLS RIB FINGER MEAT recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

May 22, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Aurora Packing Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall number

057-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Aurora Packing Company, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2019 Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw beef products were packaged on April 19, 2019. This spreadsheet contains a list of the products subject to recall.[ View Labels (PDF only)] The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 788 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped nationwide for further distribution and processing. The problem was discovered during traceback activities in response to random sample testing by FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 28 days (34 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. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional facility freezers. Institutions who have purchased these products are urged not to use them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usd…