McNees Ground Beef Recall after 3 Confirmed E. coli O157 Cases in Michigan
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Update: Since this post was first written, the number of confirmed cases of E. coli O157 reported in this outbreak has risen from 3 to 5..
Five confirmed cases of E. coli O157 and 4 probable cases have been linked to ground beef processed and distributed by McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC., a North Branch, Michigan, company. Those sickened live in the following Michigan counties: Lapeer County, Genesee County, Isabella County, and Sanilac County.
Six of the people sickened were hospitalized. E. coli can cause severe dehydration, colitis, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and other serious medical problems. We have had clients who were hospitalized for months.
Illness onset dates range from July 18-30. Those affected range in age from 15-88.
Michigan health officials informed the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the outbreak on August 4. Epidemiological evidence quickly pointed to McNees ground beef as the source.
In response to this outbreak, McNees Meats recalled approximately 360 pounds of ground beef product products.
The products subject to recall include:
- 36 - 10 lb. Bags of “McNees Ground Beef Bulk.”
Each clear plastic bag bears establish number “EST. 33971” within the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced on July 15, and July 21, 2011, and sold to restaurants in Armada, Lapeer and North Branch, Mich. The products were also sold from a retail establishment owned by McNees Meats and Wholesale, LLC.
Our E. coli food poisoning attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding a lawsuit against McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC.
