A Kansas-based firm is recalling 50,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to concerns the product might be tainted with E.coil.
The National Beef Packing Company of Liberal, Kan., produced the beef, according to the USDA on Wednesday.
The beef might be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the agency said.
The recall encompasses 10 pounds of “National Beef” and “NatureSource” products. The products have the “EST. 208A” with a USDA mark of inspection.
According to USA Today, the ground beef was sold in 40 to 60 pound cases to wholesalers, retailers, and food service distributors across the U.S.
The beef was produced on July 18, 2013, according to Food Safety News.
There have been no illnesses reported in connection with the tainted beef, said the USDA.
National Beef recalled 22,737 pounds of ground beef last month.
The recall includes:
10 lb. chub of “National Beef” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 0707
10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7031
10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7054
10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 90/10 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7344
10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7004
10 lb. chub of “NatureWell 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7484
10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7454
10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 90/10 Fine Ground Sirloin, Product Code 7577
10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 93/7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7404
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