Beef recalled over E. coli fears

July 31, 2013 (WASHINGTON) (WLS) -- A Kansas meatpacking company has issued a recall for 50,100 lbs. of ground beef products because of a possible E. coli contamination.

The following products from National Beef Packing Company are affected by the recall:

10 lb. chub of "National Beef" 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 0707

10 lb. chub of "NatureSource" 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7031

10 lb. chub of "NatureSource" 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7054

10 lb. chub of "NatureSource" 90/10 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7344

10 lb. chub of "NatureSource" 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7004

10 lb. chub of "NatureWell 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7484

10 lb. chub of "NatureWell" 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7454

10 lb. chub of "NatureWell" 90/10 Fine Ground Sirloin, Product Code 7577

10 lb. chub of "NatureWell" 93/7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7404

All affected products have "EST. 208A" in the USDA inspection mark and were produced on July 18th. The beef was sold to markets, wholesalers, and food service distributors around the country.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the possible contamination. Anyone who bought the recalled beef products should return them to the store immediately.

For detailed information on the recall from the USDA, click here.

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