USDA announces ground beef recall over E. coli concerns

"The USDA made the announcement in a Dec. 27 recall notice, explaining that the recall includes 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef produced on Dec. 16 from Mountain West Food Group, LLC. The at-risk product is the company's 16-oz. (1-lb.) vacuum-sealed packages of FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF. The packages have a use or freeze by date of 01/13/26. The product also has the establishment number EST 2083 printed on the side of the package."

"The meat was shipped to six states, including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Washington to be sold. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) advises customers to check their freezers for the at-risk products and either throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses due to the contaminated product."

2,855 pounds of raw ground beef produced Dec. 16 by Mountain West Food Group, LLC were recalled after FSIS testing detected E. coli O26. The recalled item is 16-oz vacuum-sealed FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF packages labeled EST 2083 with a use or freeze by date of 01/13/26. Shipments reached at least California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Consumers are advised to discard or return the product. No illnesses have been confirmed. Most STEC O26 infections cause diarrhea and vomiting. Treatment focuses on rest and fluids; anti-diarrheal drugs and antibiotics are not recommended. Severe cases can require hospitalization, IV fluids, blood transfusions, and dialysis. Another recent raw milk cheese outbreak led to at least three infections, and a Dec. 30 report noted at least 33 multi-state food outbreaks.

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