South Gate Meat Co. Issues Recall of E. coli Tainted Beef
Posted in Products Liability, Saturday, June 26th, 2010“Where’s the Beef?” was a popular catch phrase used by Wendy’s fast food restaurants back in the mid-1980s. Some restaurants may be asking that question to a meat packing company in South Gate, California. The answer is simple: a large recall of beef was issued due to the discovery of E. coli bacteria.
E. coli is a bacteria that could lead to wrongful death if consumed by human beings. To prevent personal injuries when tainted food is found, companies need to issue a products liability recall as soon as possible to prevent the spreading of a tainted good.
Southern California meat company recalls large amount of ground beef.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced late Tuesday that E. coli bacteria was found in bulk ground beef sold by the South Gate Meat Company in South Gate, California. These findings led to an eventual recall being issued by the company.
About 35,000 pounds of ground beef produced between June 7 and June 21 were shipped to restaurants around Los Angeles, and that meat may have been contaminated with the bacteria. The USDA said that department personnel discovered the tainted beef through microbiological sampling.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said that no illnesses have been reported from the bulk ground beef and ground beef patties sold by South Gate Meat.
E. coli is a potentially fatal bacteria that can cause a number of problems in the body. In simple cases, affected persons can experience bloody diarrhea and dehydration. In the most severe cases, people infected with E. coli can end up with kidney failure or even, though rare, can become paralyzed.
During recalls like this our personal injury lawyers in San Diego want to remind you to cook all of your food properly. Refrain from eating raw meats, because those products can carry the most bacteria. With summer arriving, barbecue season is in full swing, but cook your burgers, hot dogs, ribs and other meat items thoroughly.
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