Due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, the Valley Meat Company in Modesto, Calfornia, is recalling approximately 1 million pounds of beef products from the market. Products include frozen ground beef patties and bulk ground beef products.
E. Coli Illnesses From Tainted Beef Products
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the government learned of the problem on July 15, when the California Department of Public Health notified them that a small cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses had been reported in 6 patients. This count has now risen to 7.
If you believe you have been infected by E. coli, seek medical help.
Due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, the Valley Meat Company in Modesto, Calfornia, is recalling approximately 1 million pounds of beef products from the market. Products include frozen ground beef patties and bulk ground beef products.
E. Coli Illnesses From Tainted Beef Products
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the government learned of the problem on July 15, when the California Department of Public Health notified them that a small cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses had been reported in 6 patients. This count has now risen to 7.
If you believe you have been infected by E. coli, seek medical help.
