A Wisconsin E. coli outbreak announced this week was linked to tainted ground beef that sickened three people who ate it raw. A raw meat outbreak? Yes. And it’s not the first time this has happened in Wisconsin. In parts of the Midwest, “Tiger Meat,” a raw ground beef dish similar to steak tartare is popular in some circles, especially those of German heritage. The three people who recently contracted E.coli infections ate Tiger Meat made with raw ground beef purchased from Glenn’s Market and Catering in Watertown, Wisconsin. Glenn’s has recalled 2,532 pounds of raw, ground meat specifically fresh ground round, fresh ground chuck and fresh ground beef from the morning grind of December 22, 2012 – January 4, 2013. The recalled meat was sold only from the retail meat case. No other … [Read more...]
WI E. coli Outbreak, Ground Beef Recall And “Tiger Meat” Warning
An E. coli outbreak that has sickened three people in Wisconsin has been linked to the consumption of Tiger Meat, a raw ground beef concoction similar to steak tartare that is popular among some Midwesterners, particularly those of German heritage. It's usually served with saltine crackers and paired with beer. Customers purchased raw ground beef from Glenn's Market and Catering in Watertown, Wisconsin, made their own Tiger Meat and became ill. Glenn's has issued a recall of 2,532 pounds of raw, ground meat specifically fresh ground round, fresh ground chuck and fresh ground beef from the morning grind of December 22, 2012 - January 4, 2013. The products subject to recall were sold only from the retail meat case. No other products are included in the recall. Keeping family … [Read more...]
Glenn’s Market Recalls Ground Beef; E. coli Outbreak in Wisconsin
Glenn's Market and Catering in Watertown Wisconsin is recalling 2,532 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. The products were sold only at that particular store from the retail meat case. The recalled meat is various size packages of Glenn's Market ground round, ground chuck, and ground beef sold between December 22, 2012 and January 4, 2013. There is a cluster of E. coli 0157:H7 illnesses announced by the Wisconsin Division of Public Health on January 10, 2013. Three patients with the outbreak strain have been identified. The beef was purchased on December 24, 2012 and on December 30, 2012. Illness onset dates ranged from January 29, 2012 to January 1, 2013. All three consumed raw ground round purchased from Glenn's Market. Public health … [Read more...]
Higa Meat & Pork Market Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. coli 0157:H7
Higa Meat & Pork Market in Honolulu, Hawaii is recalling about 4,100 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. The product tested positive for the bacteria and was shipped before the company received test results. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. They are recalling 10 pound bags of "HIGA MARKET-GROUND BEEF BULK" with 1 to 6 bags per carton/case. Each case has the establishment number "EST. 12457M" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the identifying case code number "291". The products were made on October 17, 2012 and distributed to restaurants in the Oahu, Hawaii area. For questions, call the company's Vice President, Sheldon Wright, at 808-531-3591. Go to the USDA's web page to learn tips for … [Read more...]
Main Street Quality Meats Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. coli 0157:H7
Main Street Quality Meats of utah is recalling about 2,310 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. The problem was discovered by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product was tested for the deadly bacteria and was shipped before the company received test results. There are no reports of illnesses linked to these products. The recalled products are 10 pound cases of "GROUND BEEF BULK" and 12 pound cases of "GROUND BEEF PATTIES". Each case has the establishment number "EST. 19916" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The cases may also have any of these lot numbers: "1018121," "1019121," "1018122," or "1019122." The ground beef was produced on October 18 and 19, 2012 and distributed to restaurants in Utah. FSIS advises all consumers … [Read more...]
Food & Water Watch Files Petition to Revoke Canada’s Food Safety Equivalency Status
On September 28, 2012, Food & Water Watch filed a petition with the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to revoke Canada's food safety equivalency status. The non-profit charges that the USDA must do more to inspect Canadian meat imports, not less, as is proposed by "Beyond the Border", a new plan between the Obama and Harper Administrations. Regarding the huge and expanding recall of Canadian beef produced by XL Foods for E. coli 0157:H7, Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director of Food & Water Watch said in a statement, "The XL debacle continuing to unfold this week shows why now, more than ever, our food safety trade relationship with Canada needs to be reviewed. Yet, the USDA is planning to further loosen the rules for Canadian imports." According to the plan, … [Read more...]
Canada Expands XL Foods E. coli 0157:H7 Beef Recall for Eighth Time
The recall for labeled and unlabeled ground beef products produced by XL foods has expanded in Canada for an eighth time for possible E. coli 0157:H7 contamination. It includes labeled, unlabeled, branded, and unbranded ground beef products available for sale from August 24 to September 25, 2012 and is sold at stores that may not be identified. If you are not sure if you have the affected products, check with the store or throw it out. More brands included in the recall are Reddi Food Solutions Inc. and Freson Brothers. Ground sirloin and Extra Lean Ground Beef are the recalled products. The CFIA is continuing to insist that there are no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products, but four people have been sickened with E. coli 0157:H7 linked to mechanically … [Read more...]
USDA Extends Beef Products Warning to Kroger, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Walmart
The USDA has extended its warning about beef imported from XL Foods for E. coli 0157:H7 to include 30 states and several major grocery store chains. Now Kroger, Safeway, and WalMart, among others, are listed as facilities that carried the products. The USDA's FSIS has released another list of retail consignees that received the products. All beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29, and September 5, 2012 have been recalled by XL Foods. The beef was sold in these stores in the United States: Albertson's, Baker's, City Market, Dillon's, Food4Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, Haggan Northwest Fresh, Hilander, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Owen's Pay Less, QFC, Ralph's, Safeway, Sam's Club, Scott's Smith's Stores, TOP Food and Drug, and Walmart. The states where the … [Read more...]
FSIS Expands Public Health Alert for E. coli in XL Foods Canadian Beef
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding the Public Health Alert for XL Foods to include all beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29, and September 5, 2012. The products are considered adulterated with E. coli 0157:H7 and should be returned to the place of purchase or destroyed. The foods subject to recall include, but are not limited to, steaks, roasts, mechanically tenderized steaks and roasts, and ground beef. You can find the retail distribution list at the FSIS site. According to the statement, FSIS "has reason to believe that beef from cattle slaughtered during the period associated with the recall was produced under insanitary conditions that resulted in a high event period (a period when the trim from carcasses exhibited an unusually … [Read more...]
Canada Suspends XL Foods License to Operate After E. coli Beef Recalls
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended XL Foods Inc. license to operate after the company did not adequately implement corrective actions after inspection. The facility's ground beef and beef trim was recalled after it was found to be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. The recall has been expanded seven times and spread into the United States. The recall began September 17, 2012. On September 4, 2012, the USDA notified the CFIA of a positive E. coli 0157:H7 sample in beef trimmings from XL Foods. The CFIA found the deadly bacteria in products made in XL Foods Alberta facility that same day. So the Canadian government conducted enhanced inspections at that plant. On September 26, 2012, the CFIA determined that the deficiencies found in the inspection had not bee … [Read more...]
