Portland, OR-based SP Provisions is recalling approximately 39,973 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 products subject to recall include:
Cascade Natural Beef Brand:
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016G."
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016C."
- 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016GP."
SP Provisions Brand:
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136."
- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136C."
- 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136P."
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, 2009.
The E. coli contamination was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.