58,000 Pounds of Raw Ground Beef Recalled Over E. coli Contamination Concerns

More than 58,000 pounds of raw ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
Beef was produced by American Foods Group in Wisconsin and shipped to distributors in 3 states.
Product being recalled includes 80-pound cases with 10-pound plastic tubes of ground beef.
Recall includes specific lot codes listed in the USDA notice.
Consumers should throw away or return recalled beef and contact USDA with any questions.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 1:39:25 PM