Pride of Florida Recalls Beef Products due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2019 Pride of Florida, a Raiford, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 64,797 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on various dates from Sept. 23, 2019 to Oct. 10, 2019.

The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 24-lb. Case containing 1-lb chubs of CIRCLE A BRAND 85-15 LEAN GROUND BEEF with pack date Oct. 8, 2019; package code of Oct. 8. 2020 and case code of 1-86407-30002-5. 24-lb. Case containing 1-lb chubs of CIRCLE A BRAND 80/20 GROUND BEEF with pack dates 9-26-19, 9-27-19, 9-30-19; package codes of Sept. 26, 2020, Sept. 27, 2020, Sept.

30, 2020; and case code of FG-8020-24-1. 12-lb. Case containing 1-lb chubs of CIRCLE A BRAND 80/20 GROUND BEEF with a pack date of 9-26-19; package code of Sept. 26, 2020; and a case code of FG-8020-12-1. 15-lb. Case containing 20-oz packages of CLARKS 5 CHOPPED BEEF STEAKS with a pack date of 9-23-19; a package code of Sept. 23, 2020; and a case code of 0-73673-00211-4. 13-lb.

5-oz packages of CLARKS 5 CHOPPED PEPPER STEAKS with a pack date of 9-23-19; a product code of Sept. 23, 2020; and a case code of 0-73673-00222-0. 20-lb. 3-oz packages of SOUTHEAST PROTEIN PURVEYOR GROUND BEEF PATTIES with a pack date of 10-18-19; a package code of Oct. 3. 40-lb.

Case containing 10-lb packages of SOUTHEAST PROTEIN PURVEYOR 81/19 GROUND BEEF with pack dates of 9-30-19, 10-2-19, 10-8-19, package codes of Sept. 30, 2020, Oct. 2, 2020, and Oct. 8, 2020; and case codes of FG-81/19-10C-40# and FG-81/19-10C-40. 60-lb. Case containing 10-lb packages of SOUTHEAST PROTEIN PURVEYORS 80-20 GROUND BEEF with a pack date of 9-26-19; a package code of Sept.

26, 2020; and a case code of FG80/20-60-6/10 The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 18506 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to commercial distributors and a cold storage warehouse in Florida. The problem was discovered when the firm was notified by their third-party laboratory that a sample was positive for E.

coli O157:H7, but the products associated with the sample had already been shipped into commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E.

coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 28 days (34 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults.

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 frozen and in Commercial Distributors freezers. Distributors who have obtained these products are urged not to distribute them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of origin.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. gov/recalls . FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160¯F. gov/safetempchart .

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Denise Kiminki, Chief Administrator Officer, Pride Of Florida, at (813) 324-8733. m. m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. gov . gov/eCCF/ .

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