Rocky Mountain Natural Meats has recalled several brands of bison meat after six people have become sick from E. coli food poisoning associated with bison products, according to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).
Nature’s Rancher Bison Meat Recall: Product Information
16-ounce packages of “NATURE’S RANCHER GROUND BUFFALO.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 22, 2010.
According to E. coli food poisoning attorney Fred Pritzker:
“This recall of bison meat adulterated with E. coli O157:H7 is a wake-up call. In the past and currently, bison meat has not been subject to the same E. coli O157:H7 testing requirements as ground beef. Many people assume that bison meat is safer than beef, but that reputation needs to be re-examined.”
Consumers who still have this product in their homes should NOT consume it. Anyone who thinks they have an E. coli infection should visit the doctor and get tested for E. coli.
