ZYK Enterprises product recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

May 18, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

ZYK Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Boneless Veal Trim Products Due to Possible Contamination with E. Coli O157:H7

Recall number

080-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

ZYK Enterprises, Inc.

Sold / distributed

California, Massachusetts, Washington

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 18, 2015 ZYK Enterprises, Inc. a Duvall, WA establishment, is recalling 2,522 pounds of boneless veal trim and whole veal muscle cut 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 following boneless veal trim and whole veal muscle cuts produced from January 2-23, 2015, are subject to recall: 60 lb. bulk boxes of boneless veal trim with a package produced date of January 5, 2015. 60 lb. bulk boxes of boneless veal trim with a package produced date of January 20, 2015. Various size bulk boxes ranging from 22 to 63 lb. of boneless veal trim and whole muscle cuts with multiple package dates from January 2-8 through January 23, 2015. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 9325 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the boxes. The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel while reviewing records following a positive test for E. coli O157:H7 on May 15, 2015. A subsequent review of test records indicated that the company failed to report positive tests on January 6, 2015 and January 20, 2015. Product from these lots was shipped for further processing to wholesale establishments in California, Massachusetts, and Washington state. 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 have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness…