Packages of grass-fed ground beef are being recalled for possible E. coli contamination. The affected packages were distributed in at least six states, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
What ground beef do you remember?
The USDA made the announcement in a Withdrawal notice of December 27explaining that the recall includes 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef produced on December 16 by Mountain West Food Group, LLC. The product at risk is the company’s 16-ounce. (1 pound) vacuum sealed packages of FORWARD FARMS GRASS FED GROUND BEEF. Packages have a use or freeze date of 01/13/26. The product also has the establishment number EST 2083 printed on the side of the package.
The meat was shipped to six states, including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington, for sale. USDA Food Inspection and Safety Service (FSIS) advises customers to check their freezers for at-risk products and discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to contaminated product.
According to the announcement, the possible contamination was detected during a routine FSIS test, which discovered the presence of E. coli O26. “Most people infected with STEC O26 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting,” the statement said.
How is E. coli treated?
According Mayo ClinicRest and fluids are the most common treatments for an E. coli infection. Sufferers should avoid antidiarrheal medications that can slow digestion and healing. Also, antibiotics are not recommended. He also notes that E. coli can sometimes cause a life-threatening form of kidney failure, requiring hospitalization, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions and kidney dialysis.
Another recent E. coli outbreak affecting raw milk cheese resulted in at least three infections. On December 30 Food Safety News Report found that there have been at least 33 food outbreaks in several states, including E. coli, Salmonella and other bacteria, in 2025. “For every confirmed patient in an E. coli outbreak, there are likely more than 26 who go undetected,” he said.
The ground beef recall notice directed consumers with further questions to contact Mountain West Food Group, LLC CEO Jeremy Anderson at 208-679-3765 or info@mountainwestfoodgroup.com. fast company contacted Mountain West Group, LLC. for additional comment on the recall, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
#USDA #Announces #Ground #Beef #Recall #Coli #Concerns
