USDA2023-12-22Class IPATHOGEN

Scanga Meat Company ground beef recalled for E. coli O103 contamination

Throw out Scanga Meat ground beef products

Scanga Meat Company in Colorado is recalling approximately 563 pounds of ground beef products produced on December 11, 2023, because they may contain E. coli O103 bacteria. The contamination was discovered during routine testing. No illnesses have been reported so far.

  • Do not eat ground beef with lot code 3345 from Scanga Meat Company (check labels for "It's a treat to eat Scanga Meat" or "SCANGA MEAT" brand names).
  • Throw away or return these products to where you bought them.
  • If you develop bloody diarrhea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain within 3–4 days, see a doctor and mention the recalled beef.
  • Cook all ground beef to 160°F (use a food thermometer) to kill harmful bacteria.
Hazard

Product Contamination

Sold states
Colorado
Affected count
463 lbs
Manufactured in
Scanga Meat Company
Products
6-lb. plastic tubes containing “It’s a treat to eat Scanga Meat OUR REGULAR GROUND BEEF” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label. , 6-lb. plastic tubes containing “It’s a treat to eat Scanga Meat OUR X-L GROUND BEEF” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label., 1-lb. plastic chubs containing “SCANGA MEAT HAMBURGER” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label., 1-lb. plastic trays containing “It’s a treat to eat Scanga Meat GROUND ROUND” and may have lot code 3345 represented on the label.
Consumer contact
Company Contact Scanga Meat Company Ben Scanga, President 719-539-3511 rbscanga@scangameat.com

Official notice

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/scanga-meat-company-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o103

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