More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli risk

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A Nebraska company has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination.

The company, All American Meats, Inc. of Omaha, issued the recall Sunday. According to the USDA, the problem was discovered on Oct. 30 when a sample tested positive result for E. coli. 

There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the beef, however the USDA said products were shipped to retail locations nationwide. 

Approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products were under the recall and produced on Oct. 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall (View Labels):

80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 62100.
80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef 73% Lean 27% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 60100.
60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Round 85% Lean 15% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 68560.
60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 68160.
60-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 63130.
80-lb. (approximate weight) boxes of “Ground Beef Chuck 81% Lean 19% Fat (Fine Grind)” with Sell By Date 11-03-2015 and case code 63100.

Tap here to read the full press release on the USDA's website.

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