Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination



Irish Hills Meat Co. Recalls Ground Beef Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-039-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Joan Lindenberger

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2011 - Irish Hills Meat Company of Michigan, a Tipton, Mich., establishment is recalling approximately 900 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following ground beef products are subject to recall: 10-lb. clear polybags with the establishment number "EST. 10014" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The polybags are packaged in boxes that contain 3-5 bags. The production dates of May 23 and May 26 are stamped on the boxes.


The ground beef was shipped to restaurants in Southern Michigan.

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E. coli O157:H7. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider
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