RIDOH announces recall of ground beef for possible E. coli contamination

Gino DeAngelis,
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. (Rhode Island Department of Health)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said that Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

The following products are being recalled:

  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF” with lot code 117 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.
  • 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four “90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES” with lot code 118 and establishment number “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.

RIDOH said the ground beef products were packed on April 26 and April 27 and were sold in Walmart locations around the country.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Cargill Meat Solutions at 1-844-419-1574.

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