Nearly 50 tons of ground beef has been recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination.
Swift Beef Co. recalled 99,260 pounds of raw ground beef products, according to the USDA FSIS.
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The bulk ground beef was produced on Oct. 24, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
- 2,000 lb. - bulk pallets of Swift Ground Beef 81/19 (81% lean) Fine Grind Combo bearing product code 42982.
- 8-10 lb. - plastic wrapped chubs of “blue ribbon BEEF” Ground Beef 81/19 (81% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42410.
- 8-10 lb. - plastic wrapped chubs of “blue ribbon BEEF” Ground Beef 93/07 (93% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42413.
- 8-10 lb. - plastic wrapped chubs of “blue ribbon BEEF” Ground Beef 85/15 (85% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42415.
- 8-10 lb. - plastic wrapped chubs of “blue ribbon BEEF” Ground Beef 73/27 (73% lean) Coarse Grind bearing product code 42510.
The ground beef affected was shipped to retail distributors in five states, including California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, according to the official release.
