Missouri Firm Recalls Beef Products for E. coli Contamination
West Missouri Beef LLC. is recalling about 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef products suspected of being contaminated with E. coli. According to a news report, the problem was discovered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. So far, federal officials have not received any reports of illnesses or fatalities as a result of this E. coli contaminated beef. The beef products involved in this recall were produced between October 2009 and January 2010.
E. coli is a potentially lethal bacterium. Its most common symptoms are bloody diarrhea, dehydration, nausea and vomiting. It most often affects young children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems. In some cases, victims can develop a serious condition called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which may cause life-threatening kidney failure. The USDA advises consumers to use caution when they prepare raw meat products. Only consume ground beef or beef patties that have been cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The only way to be sure that the beef is cooked to a high enough temperature to kill these harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
If you are experiencing symptoms of an E. coli infection, please contact your doctor right away so you can get tested and treated for your infection. Remember that if the E. coli infection was caused by the negligence of a food manufacturer, processer, distributor or a restaurant, you can seek compensation against that entity to cover your medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, pain and suffering, loss of wages, and medication. The Missouri food poisoning lawyers at Page Cagle will be more than happy to discuss and evaluate your personal injury claim at no cost. Call 866-620-5757 today.
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