Introduction
Walmart recently announced that it is no longer selling certain ground beef products due to a recall. The recall was issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) after a sample of the ground beef tested positive for E. coli. The products affected by the recall include ground beef patties, ground beef burgers, and ground beef mixtures. This recall is a reminder of the importance of food safety and the need to be aware of the products we are consuming. In this article, we will discuss the recall, the products affected, and what consumers should do if they have purchased any of the recalled products. We will also provide some tips on how to ensure that the food we are eating is safe.
Walmart No Longer Selling These Ground Beef Products After a Recall
Walmart has announced that it is no longer selling certain ground beef products after a recall was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall was issued due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
The recalled products include ground beef sold in Walmart stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
The recalled products include:
- Walmart Marketside Butcher Ground Beef
- Walmart Marketside Butcher Organic Ground Beef
- Walmart Marketside Butcher Grass-Fed Ground Beef
- Walmart Marketside Butcher Angus Ground Beef
The recalled products were sold in 1-pound packages with a “sell by” date of June 7, 2019. The products have the establishment number “EST. 34176” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume them and to return them to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Walmart at 1-800-WALMART.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Most people recover within a week, but some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. It can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.
It is important to always practice safe food handling and cooking procedures to help prevent foodborne illness. Cook all ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F. Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw meat products.
If you’ve purchased ground beef within the last few months, you’ll want to check your fridge or freezer.
On April 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Lakeside Refrigerated Services has recalled 120,872 pounds of ground beef products, due to possible contamination of E. coli O103. The beef was sold at Walmart, as well as under brands that are available at Whole Foods, Target, Winn-Dixie, and more.
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The recall applies to ground beef products produced between Feb. 1 and April 8, which display the establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This includes brands such as Marketside Butcher, Nature’s Reserve, Tajima, Thomas Farms, SEG, and Weis. The complete list of recalled products can be found here, and the product label images can be found here.
The ground beef was sold to retailers nationwide, including more than 1,350 Walmart stores across 17 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. The full list of Walmart stores that carried the products can be found here.
Although there have been no reported illnesses or adverse reactions, the FSIS urges consumers not to consume these products and throw them away or return them to their place of purchase. While symptoms of an E. coli infection vary, they often include diarrhea and vomiting. Most people recover within a week, but some illnesses can last longer and be more severe.
If you have any additional questions related to the recall, you can contact Lakeside Refrigerated Services at 800-493-9042 or [email protected]
This isn’t the only recall that has impacted Walmart recently. Last week, the retail giant pulled Turkey Hill’s Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream from its freezers because the product might have contained undeclared peanuts. In addition, the grocery chain also recalled organic zucchini over concerns of Salmonella contamination.
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Brianna Ruback