What’s the 4th of July without hamburgers for grilling and fresh, chocolate chip cookies for munching?
Nestle is recalling an estimated 300,000 cases of dough. Now, according to the USDA, and reported by CNN, the JBS Swift Beef Company, of Greeley, Colorado, upped its recall of possibly E. coli tainted beef products in light of 24 illnesses in multiple states. This “Class I Recall” is assessed a “High” health risk.
The JBS Swift Beef Company website stated it “conducted a voluntary recall of 41,280 pounds of whole muscle cut beef products that may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. Today, after consultation with the USDA and thorough review of our internal records, we are voluntarily expanding our recall to cover an additional 380,000 pounds of specific products produced on April 21, 2009.”
According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service the “E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.”
What can we do?
Check the USDA website for a list of suspected meets.
Cook all ground beef, ground beef patties and all ground beef byproducts to an internal temperature to at least of 160 degrees F in the center of the thickest point. Check with meat thermometer to be safe.
Return undercooked meat to kitchen if ordering in a restaurant. Order medium-well done ground beef meals.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after meals.
Give up chewing on raw, tall house cookie dough. Bummer!
MORE TO EXPLORE….
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Mayo Clinic GREAT RESOURCE!
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E. coli fears prompt Colorado beef company to expand recall
What’s the 4th of July without hamburgers for grilling and fresh, chocolate chip cookies for munching?
Nestle is recalling an estimated 300,000 cases of dough. Now, according to the USDA, and reported by CNN, the JBS Swift Beef Company, of Greeley, Colorado, upped its recall of possibly E. coli tainted beef products in light of 24 illnesses in multiple states. This “Class I Recall” is assessed a “High” health risk.
The JBS Swift Beef Company website stated it “conducted a voluntary recall of 41,280 pounds of whole muscle cut beef products that may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. Today, after consultation with the USDA and thorough review of our internal records, we are voluntarily expanding our recall to cover an additional 380,000 pounds of specific products produced on April 21, 2009.”
According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service the “E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.”
What can we do?
Check the USDA website for a list of suspected meets.
Cook all ground beef, ground beef patties and all ground beef byproducts to an internal temperature to at least of 160 degrees F in the center of the thickest point. Check with meat thermometer to be safe.
Return undercooked meat to kitchen if ordering in a restaurant. Order medium-well done ground beef meals.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after meals.
Give up chewing on raw, tall house cookie dough. Bummer!
MORE TO EXPLORE….
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Mayo Clinic GREAT RESOURCE!