Tyson Recalls 131,300 lbs. of Ground Beef Over E. Coli Fears
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling retail packages of ground beef produced at its plant in Emporia, Kansas. Tyson says a sample of the product analyzed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) was found to contain E. coli O157:H7. As a precautionary measure, the company is recalling approximately 131,300 pounds of ground beef. Each package bears the establishment code EST 245D as well as a “Best Before or Freeze By SEP 12, 2011.” The product was produced on August 23, 2011. The recall does not involve any clear film, tray pack ground beef or any ground beef patties.
Tyson says "Given the use by dates it is likely most of the affected product has already been consumed." However, the company is urging consumers to check their freezers and, if they find the product in question, to return or discard it. Details about the specific products recalled and photographs can be found here. Take a look:
