B & M Philly Steaks product recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

September 30, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Silver Springs Farms, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall number

091-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

B & M Philly Steaks, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Virginia

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, Sept. 30, 2016 Silver Springs Farms, Inc., a Harleysville, Pa. establishment is recalling approximately 740 pounds of ground 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 ground beef items were produced on August 19, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ Label ] 20-lb cases containing 4 packages of 5-lb ground beef 80/20. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 4771 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor in Virginia. The problem was discovered during a routine verification sampling performed by Silver Springs Farms, Inc. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. 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 and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. 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. 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.usda.gov/recalls . FSIS advises all consumers to safely prep…