Public health alert issued over ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli
The raw ground beef items were produced March 28, 2024, have a packaging date of "032824" and have a Use/Freeze by date of April 22, 2024
The affected products also have an establishment number of "EST. 960A", found inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered by Greater Omaha Packing Co. while conducting an inventory of product that was on hold because it was positive for E. coli
According to the FSIS, which was notified that the company had "inadvertently used a portion of the contaminated beef to produce ground beef products that they subsequently shipped into commerce."
Escherichia coli, abbreviated as E. coli, are bacteria that are found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals
While symptoms can vary person to person, common symptoms for E. coli can include severe stomach cramps,
bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Some people can have a fever, often less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit
Most people who are infected start feeling sick three to four days after eating or drinking something that contains the bacteria
Some infections are very mild, but the CDC says others can be severe or life-threatening.