On Friday, the FDA recalled a substantial amount of ground beef, including some distributed in Oregon. Although the recall just happened, the ground beef was sold between October 2, 2009 and January 12, 2010. Thus, some of this ground beef could still be in freezers throughout Oregon and other states. Fortunately, there is a simple way to check if your ground beef is subject to recall. According to the FDA, if the ground beef is subject to the recall, the package will bear establishment number “EST. 8268” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
This is a troubling recall because it’s reportedly prompted by e-coli illness contracted by at least seven people to date. E-coli is extremely dangerous and can cause permanent organ damage and death. It is highly recommended that Oregonians check the USDA labels for “EST. 8268” before defrosting any ground beef. You can view the complete FDA recall notice here.
Tags: FDA, Food Safety, Recall