Ground Beef Recall 2022: Several Pounds Of Meat Pulled Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

Lakeside Refrigerated Services has issued a recall for over 120,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

The recall affects ground beef items such as beef patties and bulk packages of ground beef, among other products sold and distributed nationwide.

The affected beef was sold at retail locations across the country and was produced from Feb. 1 to April 8. The meat can be identified by its establishment number of EST 46841, located in the USDA mark of inspection.

A full list of recalled beef products from Lakeside Refrigerated Services, along with product codes, can be viewed here. Labels of the products can be found here.

Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for the potentially contaminated ground beef. It should not be consumed. It should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Questions about the recall can be directed to Lakeside Refrigerated Services at 1-800-493-9042 or at customercare@lakesiderefrigerated.com.

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said it discovered the possible E. coli contamination in the meat from Lakeside Refrigerated Services during routine testing of the imported beef products.

E. coli illness can occur two to eight days after consumption of the infected organism. Symptoms can include diarrhea that is often bloody and vomiting, with most people recovering within a week.

In rare instances, a severe infection can occur, causing kidney failure most often in children under the age of 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of infection can include easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. If these symptoms present, seek immediate medical treatment.