NATIONWIDE RECALL OF GROUND BEEF, E.COLI CONTAMINATED

OMAHA, Neb. -€” A Nebraska-based meat company is reportedly recalling more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef over possible E. coli contamination.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, All American Meats of Omaha shipped the products to retailers across the country. The recall includes 60- and 80-pound boxes of ground beef produced Oct. 16 with a Nov. 3 “sell by” date, a USDA inspection stamp and an establishment number of 20420.

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The ground beef items were produced on Oct. 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 62100.
  • 80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef 73% Lean 27% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 60100.
  • 60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Round 85% Lean 15% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 68560.
  • 60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 68160.
  • 60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 63130.
  • 80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 63100.

E. coli bacteria can cause dehydration, diarrhea and cramps, the USDA reports. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled meat.

Customers who purchased the recalled meat should return it to the place of purchase or throw it away, the USDA reports. For more information, call 402-734-6901 or visit the USDA website.