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A voluntary recall of approximately 39,973 pounds of ground beef products was announced today by SP Provisions, following the discovery of E. coli O157:H7 during routine product sampling.

The ground beef products affected by the recall were processed by the company (located in Portland, Oregon) on various dates between April 8, 2009 and May 28, 2009. In turn, the products were distributed to retail establishments, hotels, restaurants and other institutions in Oregon and Washington. Click on the following link to view the FSIS Recall Release. The ground beef products subject to recall include:

Cascade Natural Beef Brand:

• 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016G."
• 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016C."
• 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016GP.

SP Provisions Brand:

• 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136."
• 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136C."
• 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136P."

All of the ground beef products affected by the recall, which had been produced from the same source materials, were shipped into commerce prior to May 29, 2009. Each identifying case code is preceded by the date code "040809" through "052809," signifying the production date in "month/date/year" format (i.e. April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009). Additionally, each of the affected products bears the establishment number "EST. 2866" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Notably, FSIS has has confirmed that have not been any illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. FSIS also reminds consumers that thoroughly cooking raw beef products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees will destroy any pathogens that may be present, and will render the products safe.

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The Ohio Department of Health is currently investigating a potential E. coli O157:H7 outbreak involving numerous cases in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In turn, Valley Meats LLC (a Coal Valley, Illinois, company) announced a precautionary and voluntarily recall of certain ground beef products after learning the products could potentially be associated with reported illnesses. This possible association was announced by the Ohio Department of Health as part of its ongoing epidemiological investigation.

Approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef were affected by this voluntary and precautionary recall. The products at issue were produced on March 10, 2009, bear establishment number “EST. 5712,” and were sold nationwide to numerous distributors. Several Valley Meats brands were included in the recall, including 3S, Grillmaster, J & B, Klub, Thick 'N Savory and Ultimate. Click on the following link to view a complete list of products affected by the recall.

Because all raw ground beef products can potentially carry harmful bacteria, the USDA instructs consumers to only eat ground beef patties that have been thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 160°. Thoroughly cooking raw beef will destroy any pathogens that might be present, and render the products perfectly safe.

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