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E. coli O157:H7 Found In Oregon Company's Beef

By PritzkerLaw

SP Provisions, an Oregon beef processor, announced a recall today of 39,973 pounds of bagged ground beef, bagged "chili grind'' ground beef and 15-pound packages of hamburger patties. The recall announced that the meat  may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

In a press release, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said it has not received any reports of illness related to the contamination, which was found through FSIS random sampling.

The Portland, Oregon, company sold the processed beef under two brands: SP Provisions and Cascade Natural Beef. Under both brands, the patties were sold in 15-pound packages and the other items were sold in five- and 10-pound plastic bags.

Each package has an identifying case code, see recall notice.

Each identifying case code is preceded by the date code "040809" through "052809," signifying the production date in "month/date/year" format, i.e. April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009. Additionally, each product bears the establishment number "EST. 2866" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These ground beef products were produced on various dates from April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009, and were distributed to retail establishments as well as hotels, restaurants and institutions in Oregon and Washington. The products, produced from the same source material, were sent into commerce prior to May 29.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly organism, especially dangerous to young children, the elderly and other people who have weakened immune systems. It can lead to Hemolytic Uremic System, which can cause kidney failure and is the leading cause of E. coli deaths.

If you or someone you know has become ill after eating ground beef at a restaurant, hotel, cafeteria or other institution in Washington or Oregon, see a doctor. In addition, call an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys at 1-888-377-8900 or go online to complete a quick and free case consultation form.

 Attorneys for Pritzker Olsen have been quoted in The New York Times, The Associated Press, CBS News, Fox News and The Wall Street Journal as recognized experts in the field of foodborne illness. The firm has won tens of millions of dollars for clients who have suffered bacterial infection from pathogens such as E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella and other micro-organisms.

Full post as published by Food Poisoning Law Blog on June 03, 2009 (boomark / email).