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Texas Firm Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. coli O157:H7 ContaminationDate: 8/11/2006
Reason: Possible E. coli contamination
Distribution: Nationwide.
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL Congressional and Public Affairs WASHINGTON, August 4, 2006 - Plains Meat Company, LTD., a Lubbock, Texas, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,078 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological testing. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. The ground beef was produced between July 31 and August 4, 2006 and was sent to restaurants and distributors in Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Owner Howard Griffin at (806) 765-5595.
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