Possible E. Coli Contamination Spurs Beef Recall In NY: Feds

NEW YORK CITY — A possible E. coli contamination has spurred the recall of thousands of pounds of beef shipped to New York and a handful of other states across the northeast, according to federal authorities.

Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — or STEC — O103, officials announced.

The beef was shipped also shipped to Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, officials said.

Infected people can become ill two to eight days and most develop diarrhea, which is often bloody, and vomiting.

Most people recover within a week, but rarely some develop a more severe infection.

Kidney failure is unusual with STEC O103 but can occur, most commonly in children under 5, older adults and people with weakened immune systems

There have been no confirmed reports of such adverse reactions.

Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS, were packed on Feb. 16 and bear the establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

A complete list of serial and box count numbers can be found here.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.