Current:Home > InvestE. Coli recalls affect 20 states, DC. See map of where recalled food was sent. -TrueNorth Capital Hub
E. Coli recalls affect 20 states, DC. See map of where recalled food was sent.
View
Date:2025-04-26 20:57:14
Two recalls over food potentially contaminated by E. Coli have been making national headlines all week and adding some unneeded stress to grocery store trips.
Cargill Meat Solutions recalled over 16,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to Walmart stores across 11 states and Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
Infections in two states – California and Washington – have been linked to organic walnut halves and pieces sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores. The infected walnuts, from Gibson Farms, Inc. of Hollister, California, led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct a multi-state investigation.
There are currently no overlapping states in the recalls, as the potentially contaminated walnuts were sent to 19 states primarily in the Midwest and West coast, and the ground beef was distributed to Walmart stores on the East coast.
Here's what to know:
Recall map
Which walnuts are affected by the recall?
Consumers who bought organic walnut halves and pieces from bulk containers can use the following information to check if their walnuts are included in the recall.
- The walnuts were shipped to distributors between the dates of Oct. 1, 2023, to April 24, 2024,
- The expiration dates are from May 21, 2025 to June 7, 2025.
- The walnuts' lot codes are 3325-043 and 3341-501.
Some stores may have repackaged bulk walnut halves and pieces into plastic clamshells or bags, officials said. If a consumer cannot tell if purchased walnuts are a part of the recall, it is safer not to eat them.
Which ground beef packages are affected by the recall?
Cargill Meat Solutions recalled ground beef packages with an establishment ID of "EST. 86P" produced between April 26 and 27.
The packages, which do not have the Cargill brand on its top packaging, had been shipped to Walmart stores in 11 states and Washington, D.C., according to Cargill.
Affected packages include:
- 2.25-pound plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33--pound plastic-wrapped trays containing four "PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 2.25-pound plastic-wrapped trays containing "85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 2.25-pound plastic-wrapped trays containing "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-pound plastic-wrapped trays containing four "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-pound plastic-wrapped trays containing four "90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
What is E. coli? What are the 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 illnesses if consumed, the CDC says.
The types of E. coli that may cause diarrhea usually spread through food or water contaminated with feces. For instance, food handlers can spread infection when they do not use proper hand washing hygiene after using the restroom. Animals such as cattle may also spread E. coli to food and food crops.
Health officials reported 12 illnesses and seven hospitalizations in California and Washington connected to the organic walnuts, according to the CDC.
The USDA said that there have been no reports of people falling ill from the potentially contaminated ground beef.
veryGood! (28)
Related
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for allegedly punching Phoenix Suns' Drew Eubanks before game
- Driver who injured 9 in a California sidewalk crash guilty of hit-and-run but not DUI
- Michigan school shooter’s father wants a jury from outside the community
- Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022
- Kansas City mom and prominent Hispanic DJ dies in a mass shooting after Chiefs’ victory parade
- Utah school board seeks resignation of member who questioned athlete’s gender
- 11 cold-stunned sea turtles returned to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Florida
- All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
- Skier dies, 2 others injured after falling about 1,000 feet in Alaska avalanche: They had all the right gear
Ranking
- Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
- Man charged with beheading father carried photos of federal buildings, bomb plans, DA says
- USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year for 2024: How the list of best restaurants was decided
- US eases restrictions on Wells Fargo after years of strict oversight following scandal
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
- Brother of dead suspect in fires at Boston-area Jewish institutions pleads not guilty
- MLB power rankings: From 1 to 30, how they stack up entering spring training
- MLB power rankings: From 1 to 30, how they stack up entering spring training
Recommendation
Could your smelly farts help science?
Verdict in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial expected Friday, capping busy week of court action
The Excerpt podcast: At least 21 shot after Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Pennsylvania man accused of beheading father charged with terrorism
A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
Virginia lawmakers advancing bills that aim to protect access to contraception
The Truth About Vanderpump Rules' It's Not About the Pasta Conspiracy Revealed
Vanessa Hudgens spills on working out, winding down and waking up (including this must-have)