Michigan E. coli Ground Beef Recall Update from McNees
An initial ground beef E. coli O157 recall issued by McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC of North Branch, Michigan has been expanded. The updated recall includes about 2,200 pounds of ground beef products that could be contaminated with E. coli O157:NM, according to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Below is a list of the recalled products after the expansion:
- 1 and 10-lb. clear packages of “McNees Ground Beef Bulk.”
- 1 to1.5-lb., approximate weight clear plastic bags of “McNees Ground beef patties.”
- 1-lb. packages of “McNees Ground Round.”
- 1 and 2-lb packages of “McNees Ground Beef Bulk” sold in red and white plastic bags.
The packages have the establishment number EST. 33971 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Production dates for the recalled products are as follows: July 7, July 15, July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4, 2011. They were sold at retail stores and restaurants in Armada, Lapeer and North Branch, Michigan and also directly to customers from McNees' own retail establishment.
E. coli O157:NM Ground Beef Outbreak Investigation
The investigation has been ongoing since Aug. 4 and is being carried out by the Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). According to the Michigan Department of Community Health:
A total of five confirmed Shiga-toxin producing E. coli cases and four probable cases have been reported in Lapeer, Genesee, Isabella, and Sanilac counties. Illness onset dates range from July 18-30. Those affected range in age from 15-88.
People who think they may be sick with E. coli from ground beef should first visit a doctor and get tested to see if E. coli is the pathogen making them sick. If their case of E. coli can be linked to the same strain involved in the E. coli ground beef outbreak, victims may be able to file an E. coli lawsuit against the ground beef producer or the restaurant that served the tainted beef. Victims may be able to recover expenses for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
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