Food Safety Alert: ground beef products recalled

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a recall involving approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products from Wolverine Packing Co.  The food is being recalled due to a potential contamination of E. coli. The products were distributed to restaurants nationwide and may have been distributed in Mesa County.

Description of recalled products

• Ground beef products with an establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• Fresh products have a ‘use by’ date of 11/14/2024.
• Frozen products are labeled with the production date 10 22 24.
• See the full list of products involved in the recall on the Food Safety and Inspection Service website.

What should restaurants do

• Check refrigerators or freezers for any of the recalled items.
• Throw away the products or return them to the place where they were purchased for a refund.

What should consumers do

• Consumers are urged to safely prepare their raw meat products and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160˚F.
• Consumers with questions may contact the company at 248-762-1533.

E. coli description and treatment

• E. coli is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Symptoms usually begin 3 to 4 days after being infected, but symptoms can start any time between 1 and 14 days. Symptoms can last up to 2 weeks.
• Some people may have a fever, which usually is not very high (less than 101˚F).
• E. coli can lead to rare but serious infections for children five and younger, older adults, and persons with weakened immune systems.
• Contact your doctor if your diarrhea is persistent, severe, or bloody.