(KAIR)--National Beef Packing Company, a Liberal, Kansas., firm, is recalling approximately 50,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.
There are no reports of any illnesses. E. Coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
According to the Hays Post, the following products are subject to recall:
•10 lb. chub of “National Beef” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 0707
•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7031
•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7054
•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 90/10 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7344
•10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7004
•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7484
•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7454
•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 90/10 Fine Ground Sirloin, Product Code 7577
•10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 93/7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7404
All these products bear the establishment number “EST. 208A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on July 18, 2013 and were shipped in 40 to 60 pound cases to retailers, wholesalers, and food service distributors nationwide.
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