Smith’s Recalls Beef

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.