CS Beef Packers LLC, located in Kuna, Idaho, is recalling 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O145, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The product in question is raw meat produced on January 14th. The products subject to recall are:
- A cardboard case containing eight 10-pound blocks of “BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L” with case code 18601, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and a timestamp between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers affixed to the outside of the case. The date and time stamp is also printed directly on Chubb’s clear packaging.
- A cardboard case containing four 10-pound chunks of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L” with case code 19583, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and a timestamp between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers affixed to the outside of the case. The date and time stamp is also printed directly on Chubb’s clear packaging.
- A cardboard case containing four 10-pound chunks of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L” with case code 19563, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and a timestamp between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers affixed to the outside of the case. The date and time stamp is also printed directly on Chubb’s clear packaging.
The recalled products have the establishment number “EST. 630” printed inside the USDA inspection mark on the outside of the case and directly on the clear packaging of each chub. These items were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for further distribution to food service locations.
The problem was discovered during FSIS testing at a downstream customer, where sampling showed the presence of E. coli O145.
There are no confirmed reports of illness resulting from consumption of this product.
About E. coli infection
Anyone who develops symptoms of an E. coli infection after eating the recalled ground beef should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are needed to diagnose infections, which can mimic other diseases.
Symptoms of an E. coli infection vary from person to person, but often include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within 5 to 7 days. Others may develop serious or life-threatening symptoms and complications.
About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli infection develop a potentially life-threatening complication of kidney failure, known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased urination, small bruising or bleeding of unknown origin, and paleness.
Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injury or die. The condition can occur at any age, but is most common in people with compromised immune systems, such as children under 5 years of age, older adults with weakened immune systems, and people with cancer because their immune systems are immature.
People experiencing HUS symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately. People with HUS are more likely to be hospitalized because it can cause other serious and lasting problems, including high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, brain damage, and neurological problems.
