Freezer Check! Contaminated Beef Recall in Oregon & Washington!

As my wife and I were getting a super early start on our spring cleaning (yes, to us and our house, spring starts January 3rd, I realized I had something that needed to be thrown away last year! Well, at least in December of 2022.

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We were cleaning out our freezer when I stumbled upon a “diced beef” package. I remembered hearing in passing about a recall on it. Luckily, my package of meat was not the ones that were recalled, but I figured, if I have meat in my freezer that I have a question on, maybe you do too! Especially if you’re like me and travel to Oregon and load up on tax-free meat!

Morasch Meats Inc. Recall Due To Possible E.coli Contamination.

In a statement released on December 22nd via the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Morasch Meats Inc. issued a recall on Raw Frozen Diced Beef products. The Portland, Oregon company sent the recall on 3,930 pounds of raw frozen diced beef products due to possible contamination of E.coli.

30-lb. box packages containing “BEEF DICED 3/10# BAGS,” with case code FM010152, LOT#: 082422 and a date of 8/24/2022 on the case label. Each case contains three 10 lb. vacuum-sealed, clear plastic bags of the diced beef products. – FSIS Announcement

The meat in question was distributed to stores and restaurants as well as other “institutional users” in Oregon. Check your freezer, if you or someone you know have this product, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.

What Are The Symptoms of E. Coli?

The E.Coli bacteria can hit people in different ways. The Cleveland Clinic has all the information on how serious it can be. Some symptoms to keep in mind are:

Low Fever
Loss of Appetite
Nausea / Vomiting
Fatigue
Stomach Pains / Cramps
Diarrhea

Symptoms can last from 5 to 7 days, any longer seek medical help.

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