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E. coli concern spurs recall of nearly 15,000 pounds of ground beef and pork products

Interstate Meat Distributors is recalling the meats after a sample of their beef trim was positive for E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A Clackamas-based meat distributor is recalling over 14,00 pounds of ground beef and pork products.

Interstate Meat Distributors is recalling the meats after a sample of their beef trim was positive for E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

These products are subject to recall:

  • 2.25-lb. wrapped packages of fresh “ALL NATURAL EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF” containing package code 04118 and with 96% lean and 4% fat on the label.
  • 2.25-lb. wrapped packages of fresh “ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” containing package code 04118 and with 80% lean and 20% fat on the label.
  • 2.25-lb. wrapped packages of fresh “GROUND BEEF AND PORK BLEND” containing package code 04118 and with 80% lean and 20% fat on the label.
  • 2.50-lb. bag containing 10 quarter pound frozen “BROTHERS CHOICE 85% LEAN ANGUS GROUND BEEF PATTIES” containing package code 04318.

The items that may have been contaminated were shipped to Oregon, Utah, and Washington and have the number "965" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

As of Saturday night, there have been no confirmed reports of "adverse reactions due to consumption of these products."

The USDA advises that anyone who purchased the products to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

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