WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2003—Skylark Meats, Inc., an
Omaha, Neb., establishment is voluntarily recalling approximately 220 pounds
of frozen ground beef patties that may be contaminated with E. coli
O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection
Service announced today.
The ground beef products being recalled are 10
lb. boxes of:
- "Ground Beef Patties 4/1, 80/20, 121300, 40 ct 10.0 lbs., SKYLARK
MEATS INC." Each label bears the USDA establishment number "EST. 4215"
inside the USDA mark of inspection.
A portion of the product listed above has been re-wrapped in various
size packages that are labeled: "GROUND BEEF PATTIES, NOT TO EXCEED 20%
FAT, Guaranteed QUALITY." Each label also has the sell by date, "Aug. 31,
03."
The ground beef was produced on Aug. 19, 2003 and
distributed to retail stores in Nebraska.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly
bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young,
seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible
to foodborne illness.
FSIS has received no reports of illnesses
associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an
illness should contact a physician.
Consumers and media with questions about the
recall may contact Dominic V. Driano, vice president and general counsel, at
507-238-4201.
Consumers with other food safety questions can
phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHOTLINE. The
hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety
messages are available 24 hours a day.
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