The USDA and Skyline Provisions of Illinois are recalling 1,029 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product.
The product is 17-1/2 boxes of Aurora Packers Intact Beef Round Flats. They were produced between April 15 – 25, 2015. On April 15, 2015, Skyline sold the product under their D&S label (Establishment number: 19300), and ground and tested one and one half cases of the product. On April 21, 2015, the products were found to be positive for E. coli O157:H7.
The remaining intact product was sold to Jack & Pat’s Old Fashioned Market in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, where the product was ground and sold in various amounts of ground chuck patties, ground chuck, ground round, sirloin patties, and porter house patties. If these products are not cooked to well done at 165°F, those eating them could be sickened with this pathogenic bacteria.
Symptoms of an E. coli O157:H7 infection include diarrhea that is watery and/or bloody, abdominal cramps, and a mild fever. Most people get sick within 2 to 8 days after exposure. Most people recover within a week, but some, especially children and the elderly, can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) that can cause kidney failure and death. Symptoms of HUS include easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. If you ate any of these products and have experienced these symptoms, please see your doctor immediately.
If you purchased any of these products from Jack & Pat’s Old Fashioned Market, do not eat them or cook with them. Discard in a doubled bagged or sealed container or return to the place of purchase for a refund. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling this product, and clean out your refrigerator.
