Do not use this kind of meat to make hamburgers this weekend, say the manufacturers
The company has published a reminder, claiming that it is contaminated by E. coli.
On July 4th, which means many friends and families will spend the gathering weekend for their annual Cookout of Independence Day. However, before yougrillYou will want to check the label on your burger meat. A popular company has published a voluntary recall on many of their products after the discovery possible.E. coli contamination. Read it to find out if you bought a bad lot and what to do about it if so.
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Merkley and sounds have emitted a chopped beef reminder.
June 26, Jasper, Boucherie Boutique Based in Indiana, Merkley and Sounds Sharing Guests Via Facebook That Society EmitsA voluntary reminder On their packages with one and five pounds of 80% lean chopped beef. The affected meat was sold in detail places between June 7 and June 24, 2021.
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No other product has been affected, says the company.
Theproduct reminder does not affect the 90% of the high quality chopped beef of the brand or one of the other products of the company. They note in the recall notice that only the products sold between June 7 and June 24 were compromised, which means there is no problem if you bought their 80% lean chopped beef, Sold Friday 25 June and Saturday, June 26th.
Here's how to handle your chopped beef safely.
Merkley and sounds say that they expressed the reminder of "an abundance of caution" and that there had been no report of illness related to the consumption of meat recalled at the time their statement was published.
However, they have always emphasized the importance of handling all the meat safely - even when there is no particular cause for concern. "For your safety, we remind you to always manage and cook everythingmeat products Reduce the risk of illness. Preparing the chopped beef according to the package instructions correctly comprises your hands and cook in detail the product at 160 ° F. The only way to confirm that the chopped beef is cooked at a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer that measures the internal temperature, "has written their management team.
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That's what you have to do if you have a bad lot.
The company says that anyone experienced symptoms of foodborne illness orbacterial infection Should consult their doctor. According to the Mayo Clinic,signs ofE. coli Include nausea and vomiting; stomach cramps, pain or sensitivity; and diarrhea.
Customers who bought the beef recalled between the dates listed above should return the product to the company's retail location for a full refund or exchange.
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