May 16, 2007: 129,000 Pounds of Beef With Suspected E. coli Contamination Recalled by Michigan Company

May 16th, 2007

Earlier in the week, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the voluntary recall of beef produced in Michigan and shipped to 15 states. When E. coli O157:H7 contamination was suspected, Davis Creek Meats and Seafood of Kalamazoo initiated the recall.

At the end of April, two confirmed cases of E. coli food poisoning reached the Michigan Department of Community Health. An investigation of the cases led to Davis Creek and beef that had been produced by the company between March 1 and April 30.

The beef products include mechanically tenderized steaks and ground beef. Labels on product boxes have the establishment number “Est. 1947A” and a date code falling between “060” and “120.”

For a complete list of recalled products, see the FSIS recall release at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Recall_023_2007_Release.pdf.

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.

For information concerning recent food poisoning outbreaks, please see Salmonella IHOP, E. coli Illinois Lettuce, and E. coli Michigan Lettuce.

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