The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that approximately 167,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination.

“Wolverine Packing Co., a Detroit, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,” FSIS announced.

15 illnesses have been identified in Minnesota.

RECALL ALERT: More than 165,000 pounds of ground beef has been recalled nationwide due to possible E. coli contamination. At least 15 illnesses have been reported. https://t.co/mVLDUZdNk9 pic.twitter.com/eFqKZLDO0w

— ABC News (@ABC) November 22, 2024

Per FSIS:

The fresh products have a “use by” date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled with production date 10 22 24.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture of a group of ill persons who had reported that they consumed ground beef prior to their illness.

FSIS was notified of illnesses on November 13, 2024, and working in conjunction with Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health, FSIS determined that there was a link between the ground beef products from Wolverine Packing Co. and this illness cluster. On November 20, 2024, a ground beef sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as part of an outbreak investigation tested positive for E. coli O157. To date, 15 case-patients have been identified in one state with illness onset dates ranging from November 2, 2024, to November 10, 2024. FSIS continues to work with the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health on this investigation.

WATCH:

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— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) November 23, 2024

“The products were distributed to restaurants nationwide,” USA TODAY noted.

More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for E. coli concerns. What to know. https://t.co/K1vjDpT5hh

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 22, 2024

USA TODAY reports:

The recall covers over 100 raw fresh and frozen ground beef products. Products are sold under other brand names in addition to Wolverine Packing Co., including 1855 Beef, Davis Creek Meals, Farmer’s Choice, Heritage Restaurant Brands, and Cheney Brothers, Inc., according to a list of labels released by the USDA.

Fresh products have a “use by” date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled with a production date of 10/22/24. All impacted products have the establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Review the full list of products HERE.