More Than 16,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Nationwide

The product was fresh out of processing, but a meat company that produces ground beef products has made a quality error that could result in severe illness for consumers.

Late day on May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Cargill Meat Solutions was recalling 16,243 pounds of packaged raw ground beef due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. “These items were shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide,” the FSIS alert states.

The recall was initiated because Cargill Meat Solutions suspected that a portion of beef that had been initially set aside due to unidentified concerns was accidentally mixed in with raw beef intended for shipment.

The potentially contaminated ground beef products are sold in plastic-wrapped trays in various weights and forms, all produced on April 26 or 27, 2024.  Consumers should carefully inspect any bulk ground beef or burger-shaped patties purchased at Walmart in the past week. They can be identified by the USDA mark of inspection on the front and the establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back of the label. Typically, Walmart publishes the list of stores that received recalled products and updates its recall page for reference.

Recalled Cargill ground beef details

• 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
• 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
• 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
• 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
• 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
• 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.

At press time no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled meat. The FSIS recommends that consumers who have purchased these products dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase, and advises checking freezers for the product. While you should never consume recalled meat, the FSIS notes that all raw beef needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F as registered on a meat thermometer to kill pathogens. 

Those who suspect they have consumed the recalled meat should have their symptoms evaluated by a healthcare provider. Authorities explain that symptoms of E. coli infection typically include stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, usually appearing three to four days after consuming the affected product, but may occur earlier or later. Infection can lead to serious complications, including fatal hemolytic uremic syndrome. If you notice these or any other symptoms after having possibly eaten ground beef, medical care may be advisable.

All consumer questions are directed to Cargill Meat Solutions at 1-844-419-1574.

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