The New York State Health Department has issued warnings about Philly-Gourmet hamburger patties after three Saratoga County residents got sick after eating the patties, which later tested positive for E. coli.
The State suggests that residents cook all ground beef to 160 degrees before eating it, and to always wash your hands before and after
Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. Coli O157:H7
The USDA announced that Thomasville, Georgia-based American Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,200 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The products subject to recall are 10-pound chubs of “AMERICAN FRESH FOODS THOMASVILLE, GA 31792–FINE GROUND BEEF 73/27 10LB”.
The ground beef was shipped to retail stores in Florida.
40 tons of hamburger patties may have E coli O157:H7, USA
The Food Safety & Inspection Services has announced that Quaker Maid Meats Inc, of Reading, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling 40 tons of hamburger patties because they may be infected with E. coli O157:H7.
Most E.Coli strains reside harmlessly in human and animal intestines. However, the 0157:H7 strain can cause severe illness.Continue Reading 40 tons of hamburger patties may have E coli O157:H7, USA
Pennsylvania Company Recalls 94, 400 Lbs of Beef
The New York Times and Reuter have reported that Reading, Pennsylvania-based Quaker Maid Meats Inc. has voluntarily recalled 94,400 pounds of frozen ground beef patties that may be contaminated with E. coli.
E. coli O157:H7 is a deadly bacteria that can cause diarrhea and dehydration.Continue Reading Pennsylvania Company Recalls 94, 400 Lbs of Beef
E. coli warning issued over Philly-Gourmet Meat beef patties
The State of New York has issued a health warning against consuming ground beef patties made by the Philly-Gourmet Meat Company, according to the Albany Business Review.
The state Department of Health found a strain of E. coli in one of the patties kept in the freezer of one person who became ill after eating the burgers. The meat has been recalled.Continue Reading E. coli warning issued over Philly-Gourmet Meat beef patties
French supermarket chain recalls hamburgers over E.coli
Dow Jones Newswire reported that French supermarket chain Leclerc is recalling several batches of frozen hamburgers, after 16 children and two adults were taken to hospital with E. coli food poisoning.
11 children suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause kidney failure. The remaining five children and two adults are suffering from acute gastroenteritis
Recall Notification Report 033-2005
A food safety assessment, triggered by an epidemiological investigation, has resulted in a recall of several kinds of chopped meat products from Flanders Provision Company.
Approximately 900,000 pounds of frozen beef patties have been recalled nationwide.
The recalled items are:
• Three pound packages of “Flanders Bun Buster, 100% Beef Burgers”
• Five pound packages
Recall Notification Report 040-2005
A patient diagnosed with E. coli has resulted in a recall of several kinds of chopped meat products under the Flanders and Saver’s Choice brands.
Approximately 184,000 pounds of frozen beef patties have been recalled nationwide.
The recalled items are:
• Two pound packages of “Flanders Quarter Pound Beef Patties”
• Five pound packages of
FDA Issues Nationwide Health Alert on Dole Pre-Packaged Salads
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a nationwide warning to consumers against eating certain pre-packaged Dole salad products because these products have been associated with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in Minnesota. The affected products include three brand names and are labeled with “best-if-used by” dates, as listed below, and a
Salad E. coli recall threatens lucrative market
Pre-washed salads, which can be eaten without further washing according to the US Food and Drug Administration, has been credited with boosting consumption of fruits and vegetables by making them easier and more attractive.
But Food Navigator USA reports that the discovery of a potential outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in Minnesota could change all