Today Smith’s Food and Drug Stores recalled a fairly large list of store-brand and store-packaged beef products. The beef was supplied by JBS Swift Beef Co. and may be contaminated with E. coli.
The following states are included in this recall:
- Arizona (4 stores)
- Idaho (4 stores)
- Montana (4 stores)
- Nevada (40 stores)
- New Mexico (26 stores)
- Utah (48 stores)
- Wyoming (7 stores)
There have not been any illnesses confirmed in connection with the beef products. Smith’s is asking customers to check their freezers for store-brand and store-packaged beef products with sell-by dates from May 5 to May 24, 2009:
- Ball Tip Steak, Petite Cut
- Lean 85/15 Ground Beef ST
- Ground Beef (Not to Exceed 15% Fat)
- Cube Steak
- Beef for Stew
- Beef for Fondue
- Beef Fajita Meat
- Beef for Stir Fry
The items listed above include beef products in foam tray packages wrapped in clear cellophane and purchased at Smith’s in-store fresh meat cases. Customers who have any of the beef items included in this recall should not consume the products and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.
