USDA2025-12-27Class IPATHOGEN

Forward Farms grass-fed ground beef recalled for possible E. coli O26

Throw out Forward Farms ground beef

Mountain West Food Group is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of Forward Farms grass-fed ground beef due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. The contamination was discovered during routine testing. No illnesses have been reported so far.

  • Do not eat the recalled ground beef (16-oz. packages with "USE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083").
  • Throw away the product or return it to where you bought it.
  • If you ate this beef and develop diarrhea, vomiting, or bloody stools, contact your doctor.
  • Cook all ground beef to 160°F (use a food thermometer) to kill harmful bacteria.
Hazard

Product Contamination

Sold states
California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, Washington
Affected count
2,424 lbs
Manufactured in
Mountain West Food Group LLC
Products
• 16-oz. (1-lb.) vacuum-sealed packages containing “FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” with “USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging.
Consumer contact
Company Contact Mountain West Food Group, LLC Jeremy Anderson 208-679-3765 info@mountainwestfoodgroup.com

Official notice

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/mountain-west-food-group-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o26

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