May 17, 2007: Ground Beef Purchased from Lunds or Byerly’s Grocery Stores in Minnesota Possibly Contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

According to the USDA, PM Holdings, a Minnesota meat packer, is voluntary recalling 117,500 pounds of beef trim products after seven cases of E. coli food poisoning were reported in Minnesota.

The seven cases include two children and five adults, according to the Minnesota Health Department. All of the individuals became ill after they had eaten ground beef purchased after April 12 from the following stores: Byerly’s St. Louis Park, Byerly’s Minnetonka, Byerly’s Chanhassen and Lunds Edina.

The beef trim recall concerns meat that was produced on March 27 and then shipped to distributors and retail outlets in Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. The beef trim was processed into ground beef.

Initial symptoms of E.coli O157:H7 infection include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. There is usually little or no fever. Symptoms generally resolve in 5-10 days, but serious complications may ensue. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk of developing complications.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by E. coli food poisoning, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about E. coli food poisoning, visit the pages of this blog and the website www.foodpoisoning.com.

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