King Soopers is recalling 466,236 pounds of ground beef due to the potential for salmonellosis. Included are the following:
1-pound chubs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code “69558.”
1 – 1.25-lb. tray packs of (96/4) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code “67164.”
1 – 1.25-lb. tray packs of (96/4) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code “67664.”
1 – 1.25-lb. tray packs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code “67663.”
1 – 1.25-lb. tray packs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code “67163.”
2.5 – 3-lb. tray packs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code “67654.”
6-pack trays of (93/7) ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code “67106.”
4-pack trays of (93/7) ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code “67115.”
The ground beef chub products bear a use-by/sell-by date between “05/31/09″ and “06/21/09;” the tray packs of ground beef bear a use-by/sell-by date between “06.02.09″ and “06.23.09;” and the ground beef patty products bear a use-by/sell-by date between “06.01.09″ and “06.22.09.”
According to KKTV, consumers should discard these products if they still have them in their freezer. I would most certainly go farther than that and take it back to the store for a refund if you have any of these products.
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Thanks for the info, Carrie. A small piece of ‘bad meat’ can infect a huge amount because they grind up such large quantities at once. What a waste. I’m with you too – return it to the store, by all means!
I never buy ground beef anymore, but if you want to be a little safer with ground beef, a good strategy is to buy it ahead. If you stock up at a sale and put it in your freezer, wait a while, then use it, there is a better chance that you’re not eating meat that gets recalled. Back when I bought ground beef, I would keep it in the freezer for 3 months before we would use it. (Once you get a rotation going, it’s not so difficult)
My strategy now is to buy lean cuts on sale (london broil, roasts, etc.) and use the food grinder attachment on my Kitchenaid mixer to make ground meat at home. I can visually inspect a cut of meat, smell it, etc, and I have less concern about it.
Thanks for all you do!
-Laura
http://www.tenthingsfarm.blogspot.com
Per my Dad, who’s been in the meat business for 40yrs, says if you cook ground beef to 160 degrees, it won’t harm you, regardless. It’s when it’s contaminated and undercooked that can make you sick. Because we just had some on Monday night for dinner and we’re all fine. However, we did have 7lbs/0.99ea left of this recalled beef in my freezer that I will be returning today. The FSIS/gov says it was meat from May-June and doubt they are still for sale. I bought mine on July 10th from KS on Woodman/Hartsel, so apparently they are still circulating. So, a good sale isn’t always a good sale. I do plan to talk to the manager and hopefully get an even exchange for some new ground beef. Wish me luck.
I really wish I could be a vegetarian – I don’t see it happening. (I feel for the animals, as well as us – that’s another topic
#6250 is also involved.
I have two lb rolls # 6250 about $1.00 ea. – I don’t know if I will make a fuss or not. Ate one #6250 this week and we are fine. I’m sure we have eaten things that are worse that we don’t know about.
I don’t eat organic since I watched a special which showed bugs crawling on stuff.
Have a good dinner!
dittos to Carrie – we appreciate all your research and comments.
Kim, hopefully you get an exchange. Your comment reminded me that one time I returned some recalled beef that was around $1/lb, and realized that I really wanted to exchange it, not get my money back! I can’t remember what they did for me; hopefully they’ll let you exchange it.
That makes sense about it being OK as long as you cook it to 160 º. I’ve always wondered about that… I mean, if I cook something foreeeeeever, is there really any bacteria left in it? :)