Ground beef recall affects more than 6,000 pounds of meat

More than 6,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli

The recalled Valley Beef products include EST. 5712 inside the USDA mark
The products were distributed in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Michigan
E. coli was detected during testing and no illnesses have been reported

Updated: Jan 3, 2024 / 10:37 AM CST

The recalled ground beef should be thrown out or returned. (USDA)

(NewsNation) — More than 6,000 pounds of raw ground beef products distributed in the midwest over possible contamination with E. coli.

Valley Meats, LLC, based out of Illinois, has recalled 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products with the number EST. 5712 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The meat was originally shipped to distributor locations in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Michigan for further sale.

E. coli was discovered during third-party testing and there have been no reports of illness connected to the ground beef.

E. coli typically causes symptoms including a fever, vomiting and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises anyone who experiences symptoms for more than three days, is unable to keep down liquids, or has a fever of 102F or higher should contact their doctor.

In some cases, people may develop a life-threatening complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which can cause permanent damage or death. About 5 to 10% of people with E. coli develop HUS and symptoms include decreased urination, fatigue and losing the pink color in cheeks and lower eyelids.

Some of the affected products may be in institutional or restaurant storage. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service says the meat should be thrown away or returned and should not be served.

FSIS also reminded consumers ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F to kill harmful bacteria.

The full list of recalled products:

12-lb. box package containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1208PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:36:38AM to 08:00:48AM.
16-lb. box packages containing “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with the product code 1253PL, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 7:25:50 AM to 08:00:36AM.
28-lb. box package containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 12:44:00PM to 12:54:32PM.
28-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72287, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamp 1:02:55PM.
24-lb. box packaging containing “Ground Beef Patties” with product code 72284, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:10:09PM to 1:10:17PM.
13.5-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” with product code 1103, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, Use By 01/15/2024, and time stamps between 1:41:55:55PM to 1:57:53PM.
20-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8515, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:16:24PM to 1:31:15PM.
40-lb. box packaging containing “GROUND BEEF” with product code 8020VP, Run No. 3356GRDB, date code 231222, and time stamps between 1:34:54PM to 2:00:49PM.