WASHINGTON – National Steak and Poultry, an Owasso, Okla., establishment, 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 (FSIS) announced today.
FSIS became aware of the problem during the course of an investigation of a
cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. Working with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health and agriculture departments, FSIS
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. FSIS is 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 - 9-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. - NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BEEF SIRLOIN PHILLY STEAK, with an
identifying case code of 88008. - 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.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms
notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain
that the product is no longer available to consumers.
FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including
fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef or ground beef patties that have
been cooked to a temperature of 160 F. The only way to be sure ground beef is
cooked to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food
thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed the
companys hotline at (866) 439-7348.
Source:
USDA FSIS