Where's the Recalled Rochester Meat Company Beef?
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Rochester Meat Company, a Rochester, Minn., firm recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recall was prompted by 6 cases of E. coli O157:H7, five in Wisconsin and one in California.
According to the USDA-FSIS announcement regarding the recall, the meat was sold in bulk to restaurants and food service institutions, but the announcement did not name any of the restaurants or food service institutions where the recalled meat may have been served. (Read more about the Rochester Meat Company recall.)
Wisconsin and California E. coli Cases Associated with Rochester Meat Company Ground Beef
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Six cases of E. coli O157:H7 have been associated with ground beef produced by Rochester Meat Company, a Minnesota firm. In response to this E. coli outbreak, the firm has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
This outbreak was discovered through an investigation initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and the California Department of Public Health into the six cases of E. coli O157:H7, five in Wisconsin and one in California.
According to a USDA-FSIS announcement, the recalled Rochester Meat Company ground beef products were produced on October 30, 2007, and November 6, 2007. They were shipped to distributors nationwide for further distribution to restaurants and food service institutions. These products were not available for purchase by consumers in retail establishments.
If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of E. coli poisoning—bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, and sometimes mild fever and vomiting—get medical attention. E. coli poisoning can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening illness that can cause kidney failure and damage to other organs. Getting medical attention is also important for legal reasons. Ask your doctor to test specifically for E. coli O157:H7.