Texas E. coli beef recall by Culebra Meat Market
A commercial meat market in San Antonio, Texas, is recalling 4,000 pound of beef cuts that could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The recalled meat from Culebra Meat Market was distributed earlier this month to restaurants around San Antonio and to at least one of the company's retail stores. The Texas Department of Health Services said the products included in the recall are beef stew meat, carne asada and ground beef. The production date was Oct. 2.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, as far as officials know.
A news release from the state health authority said the products sold to consumers at the company's retail store were packaged in various weights and wrapped in white butcher paper with no markings. Products sold to restaurants were packed in 10-pound boxes labeled with the company and product names and lot codes 100209 through 101709. The boxes have the inspection label “TEXAS INSP. & PSD. 740”.
Texas health laboratory testing detected E. coli O157:H7 in samples collected from the meat company. The testing was done as part of a routine DSHS inspection.
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 illness include bloody diarrhea and stomach pains. People with these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately. Infection can lead to serious kidney damage or death. Most healthy adults recover in five to 10 days, but children under age 5 and the elderly are more likely to develop a severe illness.
If you or a loved one has been sickened after eating recalled beef in the San Antonio area, contact an E. coli attorney at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys. We are a national food safety law firm with years of experience representing victims of food poisoning. We are deeply experienced and can provide you with a free case consultation by calling 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free). You can also contact us online by completing our contact and information form.
