September 20, 2007: Piggly Wiggly Recalls Ground Beef After Two in Wisconsin Become Ill With E. coli Food Poisoning

Piggly Wiggly is recalling ground beef after two cases of E. coli food poisoning. The E. coli contaminated beef was sold in July and August at Monroe and Sister Bay Wisconsin Piggly Wiggly Markets. Although the product is no longer for sale, consumers may have the it stored in their freezers.

The recalled brands are Piggly Wiggly’s “Ground Chuck” and “Certified Angus Beef Ground Round 85% Lean,” with sell-by dates of July 15 through August 5, 2007. Both products came from the warehouse of Piggly Wiggle’s parent company, Fresh Brands.

Consumers have been advised to contact their doctor and county health department if they have eaten the beef and are experiencing symptoms of E. coli food poisoning, which may include abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Fever may or may not be present. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.

For more information about E. coli food poisoning, please visit E. coli Food Poisoning and Symptoms. You can also visit our website at www.foodpoisoning.com, where information is available about E. coli, Foodborne Illness Outbreaks and Symptoms and Complications.

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