The FSIS said Valley Meats LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill., company, recalled the ground beef after learning it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Officials said several brands were involved in the recall, including 3S, Grillmaster, J & B, Klub, Thick 'N Savory and Ultimate. All of the recalled ground beef products bear the establishment number "EST. 5712" inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture's mark of inspection.
The recalled products were distributed to various consignees nationwide.
The problem was discovered during an epidemiological investigation of illnesses conducted by the Ohio Department of Health. The FSIS said related illnesses have been reported in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in the most severe cases, kidney failure.
The company was involved in a recall of 100,000 pound of ground beef several years ago.
A list of the lotsx affected by the recall should log onto the USDA Food Safety website.
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