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Ground Beef Recalled - Suspected E. Coli

An Iowa company is recalling 5,200 pounds of beef products distributed from seven different states because the product could be contaminated with E. Coli. It is believed that the same strand of E. Coli that affected the spinach supply could be affecting beef products. The government stated that no illnesses have been reported due to the consumption of beef. I don’t think that it is a government requirement to recall the product, but rather precautionary measures taken by the company. In that case, I’m glad that the company is taking measures to protect it’s customers before the government has to step in. The package in the latest call has the establishment number "Est. 2424" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The news article from CNN contains more information on the recalled products. I find this interesting that the same stand that affected spinach may be affecting our beef products. I think that it is necessary to get this information out just incase any of the recalled product is in our refrigerators at home.

posted by Anonymous @ 10/15/2006 05:41:00 PM