Nearly 23,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled in three states due to E. coli contamination, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday. CS Beef Packers, LLC, of Idaho, pulled the beef from shelves after testing detected the bacteria, which can cause serious infections. So far, no illnesses have been reported, but FSIS still gave the recall the highest risk level, Class I.
The recall affects about 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products sold as:
- Beef, Coarse Ground, 73 L packaged in cardboard cases containing eight 10-lb chubs; case code: 18601; use/freeze-by date: 02/04/26; time stamps: between 07:03 and 08:32
- Fire Rive Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73L packaged in cardboard cases containing four 10-lb chubs; case code: 19583; use/freeze-by date: 02/04/26; time stamps: between 07:03 and 08:32
- Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81L packaged in cardboard cases containing four 10-lb chubs; case code: 19563; use/freeze-by date: 02/04/26; time stamps: between 07:03 and 08:32
The products all have the same establishment number, EST. 630, and were sent to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for further distribution to foodservice locations, such as restaurants.
FSIS is concerned that the recalled ground beef is still at foodservice providers—who should toss or return the products. The items are unlikely to be in consumers’ homes, but FSIS still urged everyone to safely prepare raw meat and only eat ground beef cooked to 160°F.
If you’re concerned that you’ve consumed contaminated beef, monitor for symptoms of E. coli, including diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Healthy adults typically recover within a week, but if your symptoms become severe, seek medical attention.
