The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a cautionary alert regarding ground beef originating from an Omaha packing plant, potentially contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
The advisory pertains to raw ground beef produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. on March 28. Although no recall was initiated as the products are no longer in circulation, consumers are urged to remain vigilant.
Despite attempts to reach out for comment, a representative from Greater Omaha Packing Co. has not responded promptly to inquiries regarding the alert.
For specifics on the affected products, individuals are encouraged to visit the FSIS website for detailed information.
In light of the warning, consumers and food service providers are advised to check their freezers for any implicated products and refrain from their consumption, as emphasized by the agency on Monday.
Identified products subject to the advisory exhibit establishment number “EST. 960A” within the USDA mark of inspection and were distributed to various food service establishments and retail outlets nationwide.
The issue came to light during an inventory assessment of beef on hold due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The company promptly notified FSIS upon realizing that a portion of the tainted beef was inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef items distributed for commerce.
To date, no instances of illness linked to the consumption of these products have been reported. However, individuals experiencing symptoms following ingestion should promptly seek medical attention, as E. coli can lead to severe complications including dehydration and gastrointestinal distress.
Concerned consumers seeking guidance on food safety matters can avail themselves of assistance by contacting the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or reaching out via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. Moreover, reports concerning issues with meat, poultry, or egg products can be filed via the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System accessible round the clock at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
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