It is essential that we know what processes our food undergoes and if it is safe to consume. There are always some sort of food recall as of late, so to keep you and your family safe be sure to check out the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website often.
The latest recall comes from Elkhorn Valley Packing. They are recalling approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck due to a possible contamination of Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) 0103 which was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS March 24th.
The product was packed on February 16, 2023 and bears an establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
People can become sick from STECs 2-8 days after consumption. Symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. On rare occurrences some may develop more severe symptoms such as Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which is a type of kidney failure.
For more information on items affected and safety concerns, visit: fsis.usda.gov.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
