December 26, 2009
National Steak and Poultry, an Owasso, Okla., meat packer, is recalling approximately 248,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service said it discovered the problem while probing a cluster of illnesses.
Working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health and agriculture departments, FSIS said it determined that there is an association between non-intact steaks (blade tenderized prior to further processing) and illnesses in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Dakota and Washington.
The agency said it continuing to work with the CDC and affected state public health partners on the investigation. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should consult a physician.
The products subject to recall include:
4-ounce NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of SC68408.
6-ounce NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of SP680608.
8-ounce NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of SC68808
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-ounce NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of SC68908.
NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BONELESS BEEF TIPS, with an identifying case code of 69108.
NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK with an identifying case code of XXSP68008.
NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY SAVORY SIRLOIN TIPS with an identifying case code of XX69008.
5-ounce NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BACON WRAPPED BEEF FILLET, with an identifying case code of 23508.
NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY USDA SELECT BEEF SHOULDER MARINATED TENDER MEDALLIONS with an identifying case code of 23289.
NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY 75% BONELESS BEEF TRIMMINGS, with an identifying case code of 33575.
NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BEEF TRIMMINGS, with an identifying case code of 36545.
4-ounce EGN BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of 680425.
7-ounce EGN BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAK, with an identifying case code of 69725.
9-ounce EGN BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TRI TIP STEAK, with an identifying case code of 680925.
7-ounce KRM BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of 680715.
9-ounce KRM BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of 680915.
12-ounce KRM BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK, with an identifying case code of 680215.
8-ounce CARINOS BONELESS BEEF OUTSIDE SKIRT STEAK, with an identifying case code of 130874.
CARINOS BONELESS BEEF OUTSIDE SKIRT STEAK PIECES, with an identifying case code of 13074.
MOES BEEF STEAK, with an identifying case code of 78027.
Each package bears a label with the establishment number EST. 6010T inside the USDA mark of inspection, respective case codes cited above, and packaging dates of 10/12/2009, 10/13/2009, 10/14/2009, or 10/21/2009. These products were shipped to restaurants nationwide.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
