Recalling 60 tons of beef nationwide for suspected E. coli

The New Jersey company has recalled more than 60 tons of ground beef – including products sold under the Thomas Farms label – due to suspected E. coli bacteria – Photo: USDA

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the health watchdog discovered the problem during a routine inspection of imported products by the Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The recall affects 60 tons of ground beef produced by Lakeside Refrigerated Services in Swedesboro, New Jersey, between April 1 and April 8.

These products were shipped to retailers nationwide. The recall may affect ground beef products nationwide.

Due to concerns that beef contaminated with E. coli may remain in consumers’ refrigerators, FSIS recommends that customers who have purchased the product refrain from using it.

“These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,” warns the USDA. The recalled products are sold under brands such as Nature’s Reserve, Thomas Farms, Tajima…

Eating food contaminated with E.coli bacteria can cause users to experience a series of symptoms such as loose and bloody stools, vomiting …