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Colorado Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli Contamination
JBS Swift Beef Company is recalling approximately 41,280 pounds of 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. For a detailed list products see the link below.
The beef products were produced on April 21 and 22, 2009, and were shipped to distributors and retail establishments in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling and an investigation into the distribution of other products.
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.
Published on Jun-25-09
The beef products were produced on April 21 and 22, 2009, and were shipped to distributors and retail establishments in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling and an investigation into the distribution of other products.
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.
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If you or a loved one has suffered illness from consuming contaminated beef product, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.Published on Jun-25-09
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