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Winn Dixie, Publix, Kroger Recall Ground Beef Over E. Coli Concerns
August 15, 2011
Certain packages of ground beef sold at Winn Dixie, Publix and Kroger in Florida and Alabama are being recalled over a possible E. coli contamination.
The meat was produced by National Beef Packing Co. in Kansas and sold in large chubs to the grocery stores which, in turn, repackaged it into consumer-size containers for sale. Products affected by this recall were sold in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Products subject to the Winn-Dixie recall have “sell-by” label dates from 7/31/11 – 8/12/11 and can be identified as follows:
- “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck,” UPC code 20170000000
- “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck Family Pack (FP),” UPC code 29127700000
- “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck Patties,” UPC code 20170100000
- “Winn-Dixie Ground Chuck Patties Family Pack (FP),” UPC code 29128200000
Further information about the specific products recalled by Publix are in the graphic below the article; information on Kroger recalls is at the bottom of the page.
The USDA advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Comments
9 Responses to “Winn Dixie, Publix, Kroger Recall Ground Beef Over E. Coli Concerns”
If you cook it good, the bacteria will die. I remember when Winn Dixie came to Atmore. I would sit in my tree house in Grand Ma’s backyard, in the evening, marveling at the brightly lit parking lot. Bright Lights, Big City.
Why is it that vegetarians always preach that meat is bad. Its nice that you eat nothing but plants, but personally I really don’t care that you think red meat is bad. I’m just tired of hearing about the lifestyle you have chosen.
And yes…I’m a member of p.e.t.a.- people eating tasty animals.
I also don’t think plants are food. Plants are what food eats.
–end rant–
I’m glad I have a freezer full of DEER BURGER!!!!!
This can really be confusing. I’m thankful William has this on his site, because I went to the Winn Dixie site and had a horrible time getting info on this recall.
And I’m further confused because I bought ground chuck Saturday in Pace, FL with a sell by date of 8-14, which shouldn’t be included in this recall, but the UPC code on my packages match the ones being recalled. So I think I’ll call the meat department at Winn Dixie and ask them what should be done. I don’t know if they want us to return the meat or if they are just cautioning us on cooking it thoroughly!!
I wouldn’t eat the suspected beef cooked to ANY temperature. I had E Coli food poisoning once. I have seldom been that sick in my whole life.
What do I need to do if the ground chuck I purchased on Aug 10 is on the list?
For Krogers, what does “1 RW” mean?
which meat was recalled from kroger??
Glad I’m vegetarian, red meat is bad mmmkay…