Potential E. coli Concerns Prompt Voluntary Steak Recall
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According to the USDA, National Steak and Poultry announced a voluntary a precautionary recall of approximately 248,000 pounds of beef products.
Based upon preliminary epidemiological data, the CDC and FSIS believed there was a possible association between limited numbers of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses and the consumption of certain steak products. Many illnesses, however, showed no connection to National Steak or the beef products it processed.
Nevertheless, in an abundance of caution, the company announced a precautionary recall of certain products. Click on the following link to view a copy of the FSIS Recall Release. The investigation is continuing, and the original source of the contamination has yet to be determined.
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.
