| ■ E. Coli Risk Prompts Frozen Beef Patty Recall | 2007.10.01 |
| A cluster of e. coli cases in the U.S. Northeast has prompted a nationwide recall of 331,582 pounds of frozen beef patties distributed by New Jersey-based Topps Meat Co. At least six people in New York State became ill, and three were hospitalized. The state Health Department said all six are recovering, the Associated Press reported. The recall includes: certain 10-lb. boxes of Butcher's Best 100% All Beef Patties; certain 10-lb. boxes of Kohler Foods burgers; certain 10-lb. boxes of Sand Castle Fine Meat; certain 2-lb. boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers; and certain 3-lb. boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the recalled products carry the number "Est. 9748" inside the USDA mark of inspection, and were produced on June 22, July 12 or July 23, the AP reported. |