(WTAJ) – Grass-fed ground beef that was distributed to six states is being recalled over concerns of E. coli.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall on more than 2,800 pounds of raw 90/10 ground beef processed by Mountain West Food Group, LLC, from Idaho.
The “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef,” produced on Dec. 16 and packed in 16-ounce packages, was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington for further distribution to retail establishments.
FSIS reports the E. coli concern was found during “routine” testing, with sampling results showing the presence of E. coli 026, according to the FSIS announcement.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness, but the FSIS warned that people can be sickened by shiga toxin-producing strains of E. coli (STECs) “28 days (average of 34 days) after exposure to the organism.”
Common symptoms of E. coli infection include stomach cramps and diarrhea, but also vomiting, bloody stools or urine, fever and dehydration, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some cases can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and possibly death.
Some members of the population, including those under 5, those over 65, or those with weakened immune systems, are more at risk of serious complications from E. coli infection. Anyone who believes they may be sickened with an E. coli infection is urged to contact a healthcare provider and seek treatment immediately.
The FSIS is also urging anyone who may have purchased the recalled beef, or who may have it in their freezer, to throw away the products or return them.
The affected beef can be identified by its label, which reads “Forward Farms” and “Grass-Fed Ground Beef. The packaging also contains a use-by or freeze-by date of Jan. 13, 2026, and an establishment number of 2083 (“Est. 2018”) printed on the side.
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