WASHINGTON – Randolph Packing Co. Inc., an Asheboro, N.C. establishment, is
recalling approximately 96,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated
with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall include:
- Combo bin packages of “Randolph Packing Co., Inc. BONELESS BEEF.”
- Combo bin packages of “Randolph Packing Co. Knuckles 90% & 94%.”
- 30 lbs. boxes of “Beef Ribeye Rolls.”
Each package label bears the establishment number “EST. 6590” inside the USDA
mark of inspection.
The products were produced on February 25, 2010, and were distributed to federal
establishments for further processing in Ill., Mo., N.Y., Ohio, and Va. None of
these products are available directly to consumers.
The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling.
Media and consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to the
company Plant Manager, Wayne Gilberts, or Craig Hamlet, General Manager at (366)
672-1470.
Source:
USDA FSIS