E. coli Beef Recall Issued by Texas Firm

Approximately 135,500 pounds of potentially E. coli-tainted beef has been recalled by Fort Worth, Texas-based Beltex Corporation, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The FSIS has named this a “Class I” recall, meaning the health risk is high. The FSIS discovered the potential contamination during a routine inspection of Beltex Corporation facilities. According to the announcement:

“The establishment’s methods for analyzing samples for E. coli O157:H7 in beef products raised concerns about the safety of the product.”

This particular bacteria, E. coli o157:H7, can be especially harmful and even fatal in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. E. coli poisoning can, in rare cases, lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (E. coli HUS), which is a serious illness that can involve kidney failure.

If you suspect you or a loved one has been sickened by E. coli, be sure to go to the doctor and get tested for it. The E. coli-contaminated products related to this recall were distributed in the following states:

Georgia

Louisiana

Ohio

Oklahoma

Texas

Washington

Wisconsin

The beef products were packaged in boxes and include the establishment number “EST. 07041B.” They were produced on various dates in October and November of 2009 and February and April of 2010. A complete list of recalled products is as follows:

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF BONELESS NAVEL”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIMMING 50/50″

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRACE TRIM”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO BNLS”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF KIDNEY FAT”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO TRIM 75/25″

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO TRIM 85/15″

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF 115A BNLS CHUCK 2PCS”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIMMING 85/15 VAC PACK”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF B-90 TRIMMINGS 91-CTRN”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO BNLS NAVEL SOAKED AND SALTED”

Various pound boxes of “FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIM XF SOAKED AND SALTED”