Infection Tied to Mass Ground Beef E coli
Massachusetts health officials have associated a case of human E. coli O157:H7 infection with contaminated ground beef products recalled by Adams Farm Slaughterhouse LLC of Athol, Massachusetts.
.jpg)
This is the third ground beef E. coli recall to directly affect Massachusetts since late October.
The latest Class I High Health Risk recall issued late Monday by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the 2,574 pounds of potentially tainted "beef cuts and ground" under recall were distributed to private owners on three separate Massachusetts farms: Mazzarese, Side Hill Farm and Sweet Water Farm.
This Mass. farm E. coli beef recall was initiated after the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) confirmed a positive ground beef sample for E. coli O157:H7 as part of an epidemiological investigation. The probe is continuing.
State and federal health officials urge anyone who has signs of food poisoning to immediately contact a physician. For answers to legal questions about this outbreak or others and to obtain a free case consultation, contact an E. coli lawyer at national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen. Call toll free at 1-888-377-8900 or complete our contact and information form.
According to the official recall notice, the recalled packages all are marked with packaging dates of 11/11/2009 and the USDA establishment number EST 5497.
