August 6, 2009: Colorado Salmonella Outbreak Potentially Linked to Fresno, CA Beef Recall

The outbreak of Salmonella Newport in Colorado, as reported on July 31, 2009, may likely be associated with ground beef products produced by Beef Packers, Inc., Fresno, CA.  As reported by the FSIS, the beef was distributed to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah.

Beef Packers, Inc. is currently recalling a multitude of different cases of ground beef totaling approximately 900,000 lbs.  Details regarding the specifics of the recall are as follows.

  • 60 pound cases of “GRD Beef Sirl Fine 90/10.” Each case bears the identifying case code W69012 with Use/Freeze by dates of 06/23/09, 06/26/09, 06/28/09, 06/29/09, 06/30/09, 07/03/09, 07/05/09, 07/06/09, 07/07/09, 07/10/09 and 07/11/09.
  • 60 pound cases of “Grnd Bf Fine Sir 90/10 10/60 H”. Each case bears the identifying case code W69064 with Use/Freeze by dates of 06/26/09, 07/03/09, 07/06/09, 07/07/09 and 07/14/09.
  • 60 pound cases of “Grnd Beef 90/10 Fine 60.” Each case bears the identifying case code W69063 with Use/Freeze by dates of 06/23/09, 06/26/09, 06/30/09, 07/03/09, 07/07/09, 07/10/09 and 07/11/09.
  • 80 pound cases of “Grnd Beef Fine 91/09 10#/80.” Each case bears the identifying case code W69108 with Use/Freeze by dates of 06/30/09, 07/06/09, 07/08/09 and 07/13/09 .
  • 60 pound cases of “Grnd Beef Fine 93/07 10/60.” Each case bears the identifying case code W69363 with Use/Freeze by dates of 06/23/09, 06/26/09, 06/28/09, 06/29/09, 06/30/09, 07/03/09, 07/07/09, 07/10/09 and 07/11/09.
  • 60 pound cases of “Grnd Beef Fine 93/07 10#/60 H.” Each case bears the identifying case code W69360 with Use/Freeze by date of 06/26/09, 07/03/09, 07/06/09, 07/10/09 and 07/14/09.
  • 40 pound cases of “GRD BEEF FINE 96/04-10#/40.” Each case bears the identifying case code W69602 with Use/Freeze by dates of 06/23/09, 06/30/09, 07/03/09, 07/07/09, 07/10/09 and 07/11/09.

The ground beef products were produced on various dates ranging from June 5, 2009 through June 23, 2009 and bear the establishment number “EST. 31913” printed on the case code labels. Because these products were repackaged into consumer-size packages and sold under different retail brand names, consumers should check with their local retailer to determine whether they may have purchased any of the products subject to recall.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause Salmonella food poisoning.  Salmonella symptoms may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours after eating a contaminated food.  Additional symptoms may include chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days. Diagnosis of Salmonella food poisoning is usually confirmed through a stool culture.  In some instances, urine or blood cultures may link a victim to an outbreak. 

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