Recall now tops 21,700,000 Pounds of Hamburger - Second largest in US History

According to a press release by Topps:


Topps Meat Company LLC, located in Elizabeth, NJ, has voluntarily expanded its recall announced on September 25 to include 21.7 million pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This represents all products produced by Topps with a "sell by date" or "best if used by date" that falls between September 25, 2007 and September 25, 2008. This information may be found on the back panel of the package. All recalled products will have a USDA establishment number of EST 9748, which is located on the back panel of the package and/or in the USDA legend.  For more information on past recalls and specific information about this recall, visit Marler Blog and E. coli Blog.

Ag Commissioner: Check for recalled ground beef products

People in Georgia are urged to check their their ground beef.

"Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is advising Georgians to check their freezers and refrigerators for recalled ground beef products that may be contaminated with a dangerous form of E. coli bacteria.
 
Jim's Market and Locker Inc. of Harlan, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 5,200 pounds of ground beef products distributed to seven states, including Georgia, because they could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7."

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