Recalled Beef Shipped To Idaho, Washington

Hayburn, ID-based Mountain West Food Group, LLC, is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. Coli.  USDA said the raw ground beef item was produced on Dec. 16th with packaging that says: 

• 16-oz. (1-lb.) vacuum-sealed packages containing “FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” with “USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging. 

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging.  The product was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Washington for further distribution for retail sales.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing and the sampling results showed the presence of E. coli O26. 

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Most people infected with STEC O26 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe.  Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended.  Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection.  Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, is uncommon with STEC O26 infection. HUS can occur in people of any age but is most common in children under five years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.  It is marked by easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output.  Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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