CS Beef Packers LLC of Kuna, ID, is recalling 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O145, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The raw ground beef items were produced on Jan. 14, and subsequently frozen. The following products are subject to recall:
- Cardboard cases containing eight 10-lb. chubs of “BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L” with case code 18601, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chubs.
- Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L” with case code 19583, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chubs.
- Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L” with case code 19563, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chubs.
The products subject to recall have the establishment number “EST. 630” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the outside of the case and printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chubs.
The recalled ground beef was shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for further distribution to foodservice locations.
The problem was discovered during FSIS testing at a downstream customer, and the sampling results showed the presence of E. coli O145.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in foodservice freezers. Foodservice locations are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
