/ Source: Reuters
West Missouri Beef LLC, of Rockville, Missouri, is recalling 14,000 lbs of fresh boneless beef because it may be contaminated with E.coli 0157:H7, the U.S. Agriculture Department said.
No illnesses have been linked to the beef, which was distributed to wholesalers in the Chicago area.
The meat was produced from October 26 to January 13. The recalled beef is in containers marked "EST. 5821." The problem was discovered during a government review at the plant.
E.coli 0157:H7 is a potentially harmful bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in most severe cases kidney failure. The very young, seniors, and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to food-borne illnesses, USDA said.