Ground beef recalled from California and other states for E. coli risk

"An Idaho-based company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The meat was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington from Heyburn, Idaho-based Mountain West Food Group. The recall involves 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled "Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef." Affected packages were produced Dec. 16 and have a label telling customers to use or freeze the meat by Jan. 13."

"The USDA said there have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of the meat. The issue was discovered in a sample of beef during routine testing. The USDA said the type of E. coli found can cause illness within 28 days of exposure. Most infected people develop diarrhea, which is often bloody, and vomiting. Infection is usually diagnosed with a stool sample."

An Idaho company recalled nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef over potential E. coli contamination. The meat was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington from Heyburn, Idaho-based Mountain West Food Group. The recall covers 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled "Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef," produced Dec. 16 with a use-or-freeze date of Jan. 13 and establishment number "EST 2083." The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall after routine testing found contamination. No illnesses have been confirmed. The identified E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting within 28 days. Consumers should discard or return affected packages and cook ground beef to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

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