Beef Recall Over E. Coli Fears

Beef recall: The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled almost 23,000 pounds of beef over concern it might be contaminated with E. coli.

Beef recall: The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled almost 23,000 pounds of beef over concern it might be contaminated with E. coli.

Here’s the information about what was recalled:

• 10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Coarse Ground Chuck, package code “0481.”
• 10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 81/19 Coarse Ground Beef, package code “0421.”
• 10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, package code “0484.”

All the products have a “USE BY/SELL BY DATE” of June 14, 2013, and were produced on May 25. 

Some products could be frozen in people’s freezers. The possible contamination was discovered through routine monitoring.

Consumers with questions should contact the company at [phone] for details about the recall and their return and reimbursement policy.