A
ground beef recall has been initiated by Lakeside Refrigerated Services due to possible E. coli contamination.
The
recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on April 25, 2022 and includes approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The recalled ground beef products were produced from February 1, 2022, through April 8, 2022 and bear the establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were sold under multiple brand names including Marketside Butcher, Thomas Farms, and more. If you have frozen any ground beef, be sure to check your freezer for any of the recalled product.
The recall notice indicates:
"There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Many clinical laboratories do not test for non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) such as O103 because it is harder to identify than STEC O157:H7. People can become ill from STECs 2–8 days (average of 3–4 days) after consuming the organism.
Most people infected with STEC O103 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe. Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended. Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, is uncommon with STEC O103 infection. HUS can occur in people of any age but is most common in children under 5 years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately."
Questions regarding the recall can be directed to Lakeside Refrigerated Services at 800-493-9042 or customercare@lakesiderefrigerated.com.
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