A Bay Shore, NY firm, Crown I Enterprises, is recalling about 3,700 pounds of ground beef products that are feared to be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recall was announced on June 22nd by the FSIS division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The products believed to be contaminated were produced on June 11 and June 15 2010, and were distributed to Connecticut, New Jersey and New York food service institutions. So far, no reports of illness have been associated with the tainted ground beef products, which were discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. This recall has been labeled a Class I, which means that a health hazard exists to those who consume the recalled product, and that those who do may likely experience serious or adverse effects on their health.
The ground beef products that are subject to recall include:
24, 8-ounce burgers in 12-pound boxes of “W.B. STOCKYARD, KEEP REFRIGERATED, BURGER FRESH, WB HOME STYLE 8 OZ.”
32, 6-ounce burgers in 12-pound boxes of “W.B. STOCKYARD, KEEP REFRIGERATED, BURGER FRESH 6 OZ.”
48, 4-ounce burgers in 12-pound boxes of “W.B. STOCKYARD, KEEP REFRIGERATED, BURGER FRESH, 4 OZ.”
10-pound boxes of “W.B. STOCKYARD, KEEP REFRIGERATED, BEEF GROUND/EXTRA LEAN.”
10- and 20-pound boxes of “W.B. STOCKYARD, KEEP REFRIGERATED, BEEF GROUND 80/20.”
On these products, consumers should look for the establishment number “EST. 20889″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, these products are marked with Julian dates of “10164″ and “10166.”
Consumers who have questions or concerns about this recall are asked to contact the Vice President of Operations of the company, Kevin Peterson, at 631-289-8401, ext. 2222.
E. coli food poisoning causes flu-like symptoms in most individuals that include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. In some individuals, severe complications may develop such as kidney failure due to HUS. The individuals most at risk to health issues from E. Coli food poisoning include very young children, the frail or elderly, and those with a compromised or weakened immune system.
If you have become ill after eating these products, seek medical attention at once, especially if you belong to a high-risk group. Contact a New York food poisoning attorney to learn about rights you may have in regards to compensation for costs associated with your illness.
