E. Coli Detected in Ground Beef Products Distributed to Whole Foods

The meat, produced on May 22 and May 23, 2025, bear establishment number “EST. 4027” inside the USDA mark of inspection, according to FSIS.

Image of the ground beef product detected to have been infected with E. Coli. Courtesy of June 3/FSIS public safety alert

Certain ground beef products distributed to Whole Foods Market locations nationwide have been pulled from shelves due to potential E. coli contamination, according to a June 3 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) notice.

The alert applies to 1-pound vacuum-packed packages of “ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT,” marked with “Use or Freeze By 06-19-25” and “Use or Freeze By 06-20-25.”