The meat products were produced late last month and the potential contamination was confirmed last week.
The products under recall include bulk ground beef products produced on Oct. 24:
- 2,000 pound - bulk pallets of Swift Ground Beef 81/19 (81% lean) Fine Grind Combo bearing product code 42982.
- 8-10 pound - plastic wrapped chubs of "blue ribbon BEEF" Ground Beef 81/19 (81% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42410.
- 8-10 pound - plastic wrapped chubs of "blue ribbon BEEF" Ground Beef 93/07 (93% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42413.
- 8-10 pound - plastic wrapped chubs of "blue ribbon BEEF" Ground Beef 85/15 (85% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42415.
- 8-10 pound - plastic wrapped chubs of "blue ribbon BEEF" Ground Beef 73/27 (73% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42510.
The potentially contaminated meat products were shipped to California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
There’s been no reports of illness so far.
E.coli is a possibly deadly bacteria that can cause dehydration, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Those with more questions about the recall or E.coli, can call the JBS USA Consumer Hotline at (800) 727-2333.
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