Another Beef Recall Due to Concerns Regarding the Deadly E-Coli Bacteria

Amy Rothschild

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Rochester Meat Co. of Rochester, Minnesota, a meat packing company, recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef patties and some other products because of E. coli bacteria concerns. The affected meat was manufactured Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and was shipped nationally to food distributors for use in restaurants and food service institutions. It was not sold to retailers.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Department said that the recall was issued after five people became sick in Wisconsin and one in California. The meat may be contaminated with a strain of bacteria called, "E. coli O157:H7," which is potentially deadly and can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, senior citizens and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.