SP Provisions recalls Ground Beef Products

SP Provisions, based in Portland OR, is recalling 39,973 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. These ground beef products were produced on various dates from April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009, and were distributed to retail establishments, hotels, restaurants and institutions in Oregon and Washington. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on June 2, 2009 that the following products subject to recall include:

Cascade Natural Beef Brand:

- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016G."

- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016C."

- 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016GP."



SP Provisions Brand:

- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136."

- 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136C."

- 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136P."

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

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Published on Jun-3-09