A further 568,000 pounds of meat have been recalled by Cargill subsidiary Peck Meat Packing on fears of possible E. coli contamination.


Peck Meat Packing, a unit of Emmpak Foods of Milwaukee, reported that a company reprocessing some of its ground beef had confirmed a test it had carried out for a form of the bacteria had come back positive. Emmpak president Justin Segel said no illnesses had been linked to the recall.


The recall is said to be unrelated to a previous recall of some 2.8 million pounds of ground beef, initiated late last month. This latest recall was prompted by the E. coli finding, but Peck Foods has yet to see the results of tests carried out by the other company.


Meanwhile, the Milwaukee plant at the centre of the larger recall remains closed.


Please note: This story was incorrectly titled “USA: Further meat recalled at ConAgra plant” in Thursday’s daily newsletter. Please accept my apologies for this mistake.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Catherine Sleep, managing editor, just-food.com


 

Just Food Excellence Awards - Have you nominated?

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact. This is your chance to showcase your achievements, highlight industry advancements, and gain global recognition. Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today!

Nominate Now