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Nearly 43,000 Pounds Of Beef Recalled Nationwide Due To Possible E.Coli Contamination

June 15, 2020 / 10:41 AM EDT / CBS Detroit

WASHINGTON (CBS DETROIT) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recalling nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef that could have possible E.coli contamination.

It was announced Saturday and the USDA says the Lakeside Refrigerated products were produced on June 1 and shipped nationwide. The products are also sold under Markertside Butcher and Thomas Farms names.

Individuals who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Here are the products affected by the recall:

1-lb. vacuum packages containing "MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF" and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of "MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES" and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28.
3-lb. vacuum packages containing three 1 lb. pieces of "MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN / 7% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53929-70.
1-lb. tray packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of "THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53944-10.
4-lb. tray packages containing 10 ¼ lb. pieces of "THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80% LEAN / 20% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53937-45.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of "THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 06/27/20 and lot code P53935-25.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing "VALUE PACK FRESH GROUND BEEF 76% LEAN / 24% FAT" and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53930-18.

(Credit: USDA)

Individuals with questions about the recall can contact the Lakeside Processing Center Call Center at 856-832-3881.