E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Fairbury Steaks, Inc. - Ground Beef Recalled
Fairbury Steaks, Inc. a Fairbury, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 90 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall include:
* 10-pound packages of "BULK FRESH GROUND BEEF."
The packages were placed in boxes and bear the establishment number "EST. 5726" inside the USDA mark of inspection on a label. The products were produced on November 16, 2009, and were distributed to a restaurant in Ruskin, Neb.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including restaurants) of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
How's that HACCP working for everyone. HACCP the main reason old inspectors are retiring or finding other places to work. We use to INSPECT meat and not AUDIT paperwork. Just remember the old inspectors motto. "If we would not let our children eat the meat
your children will not eat the meat" That's a motto you won't hear anymore.