Residents in Arizona and New Mexico should check with stores to see if purchased ground beef may be affected by a recall that was announced earlier today.
The USDA says the meat recall affects beef packed at Beef Packers Inc. of Fresno, California. They produced 2,723 pounds of the affected ground beef on September 23. The beef was repackaged in Arizona and sold under different brand names. The recalled ground beef is believed to be associated with two cases of the Salmonella Newport strain in Arizona. Unfortunately, that strain is resistant to many common drugs, and that means that the risk of treatment failure and hospitalization is increased.
According to the USDA, the recalled ground beef bears the establishment number “EST. 31913,” but since the meat was repackaged, consumers in Arizona and New Mexico will need to check with stores to see if they’ve purchased the recalled ground beef.
If you have questions about the recall, contact the Beef Packers Consumer Line at (877) 435-4071.
Consuming foods contaminated with Salmonella may cause salmonellosis. The illness may be life-threatening, particularly to people with weak immune systems.
Symptoms of salmonellosis occur within eight to 72 hours and may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Additional symptoms that can last up to 7 days may include chills, headache, nausea and vomiting.
The USDA says that raw ground beef should be cooked to a temperature of 160° F and tested with a food thermometer to make sure the appropriate internal temp has been reached. Poultry should reach 165° F.
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