BLOG: Kroger recalls meat from 20 states due to E. coli risk - will Nebraska beef recall even more than the 265 tons in the morning? - (Marler Blog)
July 3, 2008 – 12:41 amToday, Kroger expanded its recall of some ground beef products to its stores in more than 20 states, saying the meat may be contaminated with E. coli. Kroger’s recall stems from meat obtained from Nebraska Beef Ltd. that has been linked to some 50 illnesses reported in Michigan and Ohio between May 31 and June 8. Nebraska Beef has recalled from wholesalers and other processing companies nearly 532,000 pounds of meat produced on five dates between May 16 and June 24. Interestingly, Nebraska Beefs recall is for trim and intact cuts of meat, but not hamburger. Does Nebraska Beef grind Hamburger? If so, where and why no recall of it? Perhaps that will be the recall of the day?
Kroger initiated a recall June 25 for Kroger stores in Michigan and in central and northern Ohio. The expanded recall includes ground beef sold at Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralphs, Smith’s, Baker’s, King […]
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