American Foods Ground Beef Recall

American Foods Group Ground Beef Recall

RECALL OF GROUND BEEF BY AMERICAN FOODS GROUP – LAWSUIT AND LAWYER: Pritzker | Ruohonen is currently representing victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef. American Foods Group has recalled approximately 95,927 pounds of various coarse and fine ground beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled ground beef was sent to retail outlets and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Virginia. The Illinois Department of Health is investigating 2 cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with the recalled American Foods ground beef. Read Fred Pritzker's opinion pieces regarding the need for food safety disclosure laws.w

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Below is the USDA-FSIS press release regarding the American Foods Group ground beef recall. Pritzker | Ruohonen is reprinting it here as a public service.

USDA-FSIS Announcement Regarding the American Foods Ground Beef Recall

Nov. 24, 2007 - American Foods Group, LLC, a Green Bay, Wisconsin, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 95,927 pounds of various coarse and fine ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65000."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65800."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 90/10." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66000."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66400."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "19900."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20100."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20600."
Bulk weight packages of "CHOP BEEF STEAK, FINE GRIND "86/14." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30000."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 92/08." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30400."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF ROUND, FINE GROUND 87/13." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30200."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30700."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31400."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31600."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31700."
Bulk weight packages of "BEEF MODIFIED, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31900."

Each shipping label bears the establishment number "Est. 18076" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall were distributed for further processing and repackaging and will not bear the recalling firm's establishment number on the package. As the use-by date for products subject to this recall may have expired, consumers can contact their retailers to ask if they received any of these products and if so, consumers are urged to look in their freezers for these products and return or discard them if found. [Note: If someone has eaten any of the recalled ground beef. Do not return or discard the ground beef. If no one is sickened 10 days after consumption of the meat, then return or discard it. If someone who has eaten the recalled ground beef develops symptoms of E. coli, seek medical attention immediately. If someone is diagnosed with an E. coli infection, contact an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen regarding an American Foods Group lawsuit.]

The ground beef products subject to recall were produced on Oct. 10, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia.

The problem was discovered through an investigation into two illnesses that was initiated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. [Note: To protect your legal rights, an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen should be contacted as soon as possible. If the right tests are not done, your legal case may be jeopardized.]

Millions of pounds of ground beef have been recalled in the last few months. If you are diagnosed with E. coli, it most likely was from ground beef (hamburger). To have a lawsuit against responsible parties , there has to be a DNA fingerprint (PFGE pattern) done on an E. coli isolate from your stool sample. If you have not given your doctor a stool sample for this purpose, you need to go to your doctor and have it done. Please contact us if you test positive for E. coli O157:H7.

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Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
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Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
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Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
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Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
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E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
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