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    • Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling 160,000 pounds of ground beef due to E. coli
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    Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling 160,000 pounds of ground beef due to E. coli

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    • The recalled products were distributed to restaurants across the country and have been linked to 15 illnesses in Minnesota.
    • Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, and typically appear within two to eight days of consuming contaminated food.
    • Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled products and throw them away immediately.

    About 167,200 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products are being recalled due to concerns about E. Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday.

    According to the USDA, more than 100 products are manufactured by Wolverine Packing Co. of Detroit subject to a recall after illnesses were reported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. A group of people in the state reported eating ground beef before becoming ill, prompting an investigation. Testing later confirmed the presence of E. coli in a beef sample taken at Wolverine Packing Co.

    Although the products were distributed to restaurants nationwide, 15 cases of E. coli poisoning have been identified in Minnesota alone, with illness onset dates ranging from Nov. 2 to Nov. 10, the USDA said. The affected products may still be in restaurant refrigerators and should be thrown away immediately, the agency warned.

    Here’s what you need to know about the Wolverine Packing Co. recall.

    Which products from Wolverine Packing Co. be recalled?

    The recall includes more than 100 raw, fresh and frozen ground beef products. Products are sold next to Wolverine Packing Co. sold under other brand names, including 1855 Beef, Davis Creek Meals, Farmer’s Choice, Heritage Restaurant Brands and Cheney Brothers, Inc., according to a list of labels released by the USDA.

    Fresh products have a best before date of 11/14/2024 and frozen products are labeled with a production date of 10/22/24. All affected products have the location number “EST. 2574B” within the USDA mark of approval.

    View the full list as released by the USDA here:

    E. coli poisoning symptoms

    Most Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria reside harmlessly in the intestines of people and animals. But some can cause mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illness when consumed, the CDC says.

    According to the USDA, symptoms of E. coli poisoning appear two to eight days after exposure and usually last about a week. These may include:

    • Dehydration
    • Bloody diarrhea
    • Stomach cramps
    • Fever

    Rarely, some people, especially older adults and children under 5 years of age, may develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is characterized by easy bruising, paleness, and decreased urine output. These people should seek emergency medical care immediately.

    Avoid E. Coli poisoning

    According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, it is important to properly prepare fresh and frozen raw beef products to avoid getting sick. Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160 Fahrenheit and checked with a food thermometer.

    The CDC also suggests safe food handling practices, such as washing hands with soap and water before and after handling food, using the bathroom, and interacting with animals and their environment. Raw meat or cooked food should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours and surfaces that have come into contact with it should be wiped before further use.

    Never place or store cooked food next to raw meat or poultry and be sure to wash fruits and vegetables before use.

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