National Steak and Poultry has voluntarily recalled about 248,000 pounds of beef over concerns that the meat could be linked an e.coli outbreak in six states.
The recall, which was announced on Thursday (31 December), was prompted by concerns that the beef could be contaminated with e.coli, according to the company and the US Agricultural Department.
The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service identified a possible link between beef products produced by the company and illnesses reported in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Dakota and Washington.
In a statement, National Steak and Poultry acknowledged that the beef products “could potentially be implicated in an outbreak” of illnesses.
The products being recalled include various sizes of Boneless Beef Sirloin Steak, Boneless Beef Tips, Savoury Sirloin Tips, Bacon Wrapped Beef Fillet, Beef Shoulder Marinated Tender Medallions, 75% Boneless Beef Trimmings, Beef Trimmings and Beef Sirloin Philly Steak.
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National Steak and Poultry said the recalled products are in packages bearing a label with the establishment number “EST. 6010T” and packaging dates of “10/12/2009,” “10/13/2009,” “10/14/2009,” or “10/21/2009.”
The company revealed that the recalled beef was produced at its Owasso facility.
Products were shipped to restaurants nationwide, the group said.