Is this even real life?
Waking up today, I didn’t expect to be posting about E.Coli. Especially E.Coli O157:H7..
But.. that’s how it is in the food and nutrition world. Things happen in a moment. And those moments can have life long results..
I’m particularly drawn to this recall for a few reasons..
Recall of beef due to concern for E.Coli O157:H7 = the exact scenario discussed in ‘Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food’ talks about this in depth!
Location. I’ve spent years living and loving San Antonio. I am in disbelief that the product made it to restaurants..
Concern. Not all recalls are the same. Recalls can happen for various reasons.. something as simple as a mislabeling to as major as a foodborne illness outbreak. This is one on the major side of the scale..
Product Details:
Peeler Farms Wagyu Ground Beef
R-C Ranch Texas Wagyu Steakhouse Blend Ground Beef
R-C Ranch Texas Wagyu Ground Beef Patties
More specifically,
"1-lb., 5-lb., and 10-lb. vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing "Peeler Farms WAGYU BEEF GROUND BEEF" with lot code 17836 represented on the label.
5-lb. vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing "R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13610 STEAKHOUSE BLEND - GROUND BEEF 5 lb" with lot code 17816 represented on the label.
8-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing "R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13603 - GROUND BEEF PATTIES 8 oz" with lot code 17816 represented on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 51283" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant locations in the greater San Antonio, Texas, area."
These products were shipped, so be aware if you are eating out & in the central Texas area
Symptoms of E.Coli O157:H7:
Abdominal cramps
Severe bloody diarrhea
Non-bloody diarrhea
Little to no fever
Fatigue
Nausea
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that can lead to kidney failure and death
"In HUS, an individual's red blood cells (oxygen-carrying cells in the bloodstream) are destroyed and the kidneys stop working. Approximately 8 percent of infections can result in this syndrome. Children and the elderly may be more prone to develop this complication, which may be life-threatening." (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/escherichia-coli-o157-h7 )
Read More About The Recall Here: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/dean-peeler-meatworks-llc-recalls-fresh-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e—coli
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