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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2009 - SP Provisions, a Portland, Ore., establishment is recalling approximately 39,973 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
Cascade Natural Beef Brand:
These ground beef products were produced on various dates from April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009, and were distributed to retail establishments as well as hotels, restaurants and institutions in Oregon and Washington. The products, produced from the same source material, were sent into commerce prior to May 29, 2009.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to company General Manager, Jim Register, at (503) 234-0579.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
Cascade Natural Beef Brand:
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016G."
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016C."
- 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016GP."
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136."
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136C."
- 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136P."
These ground beef products were produced on various dates from April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009, and were distributed to retail establishments as well as hotels, restaurants and institutions in Oregon and Washington. The products, produced from the same source material, were sent into commerce prior to May 29, 2009.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to company General Manager, Jim Register, at (503) 234-0579.