Valley Meats, LLC, in Coal Valley, Illinois, has recalled roughly 6,768 kilos of uncooked floor beef merchandise that could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, in keeping with the USDA’s Meals Security and Inspection Service (FSIS).
About E. coli infections
Anybody who has ingested any of the merchandise concerned and developed signs of E. coli an infection ought to search medical consideration and be told of potential meals poisoning. Particular exams are required to diagnose infections, which can appear like different illnesses.
Signs of E. coli infections differ for every individual, however typically embody extreme abdomen cramps and diarrhea, which is commonly bloody. Some sufferers may have a fever. Most sufferers get well inside 5 to seven days. Others might develop severe or life-threatening signs and issues, in keeping with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC).
About 5 to 10 % of individuals identified with E. coli infections develop a life-threatening kidney failure complication often known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Signs of HUS embody fever, stomach ache, tiredness, decreased frequency of urination, small unexplained bruises or bleeding, and paleness.
Many individuals with HUS get well inside a couple of weeks, however some undergo everlasting damage or dying. This situation can happen in individuals of any age, however is most typical in kids beneath 5 years of age because of their immature immune techniques, older adults because of a deteriorating immune system, and folks with compromised immune techniques, corresponding to most cancers sufferers.
Individuals who expertise signs of HUS ought to search emergency medical care instantly. Folks with HUS are more likely to be hospitalized as a result of the situation could cause different severe and ongoing issues, corresponding to hypertension, persistent kidney illness, mind injury, and neurological issues.
THE PRODUCTS IN THIS SOUVENIR INCLUDE:
• 12 lbs. BOX PACKAGE CONTAINING “ANGUS GROUND BEEF EMPANADAS” WITH PRODUCT CODE 1208PL, EXECUTION NUMBER. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222, USE BEFORE 01/15/2024 AND TIME STAMPS BETWEEN 7:36:38 AM AND 08:00:48 AM
• 16 lbs. BOX PACKAGES CONTAINING “ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” WITH PRODUCT CODE 1253PL, EXECUTION NO. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222, USE BEFORE 01/15/2024 AND TIME STAMPS BETWEEN 7:25:50 AM AND 08:00:36 AM
• 28 kilos. BOX PACKAGE CONTAINING “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” WITH PRODUCT CODE 72287, EXECUTION NO. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222, USED BEFORE 01/15/2024 AND TIME STAMPS BETWEEN 12:44:00 PM AND 12:54:32 PM.• 28 LB. BOX PACKAGING CONTAINING “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” WITH PRODUCT CODE 72287, EXECUTION NO. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222, USE BEFORE 01/15/2024 AND TIME STAMP 1:02:55 pm
• 24 kilos. BOX PACKAGING CONTAINING “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” WITH PRODUCT CODE 72284, EXECUTION NO. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222, USE BEFORE 01/15/2024 AND TIME STAMPS BETWEEN 1:10:09 pm AND 1:10:17 pm
• 13.5 lbs. BOX PACKAGING CONTAINING “GROUND BEEF PATTIES” WITH PRODUCT CODE 1103, EXECUTION NO. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222, USE BEFORE 01/15/2024 AND TIME STAMPS BETWEEN 1:41:55:55 pm TO 1:57:53 pm
• 20 kilos. BOX PACKAGING CONTAINING “GROUND MEAT” WITH PRODUCT CODE 8515, EXECUTION NUMBER. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222 AND TIME STAMPS BETWEEN 1:16:24 pm AND 1:31:15 pm
.• 40 kilos. BOX PACKAGING CONTAINING “GROUND MEAT” WITH PRODUCT CODE 8020VP, EXECUTION NUMBER. 3356GRDB, DATE CODE 231222 AND TIMESTAMPS BETWEEN 13:34:54 AND 14:00:49.
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