Ground Beef Sold in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota Recalled

Thousands of pounds of ground beef sold around the country, including in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota are being recalled because of a possible E. Coli contamination.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the recall of more than 16,000 pounds of ground beef comes after a strain of bacteria was found in packages at Greater Omaha Packing Co. beef last month.

That meat was later distributed nationwide by Walmart.

Wichita, Kansas-based Cargill Meat Solutions recalled the ground beef packages with an establishment ID of "EST. 86P" produced between April 26 and 27. The recalled meat products do not have the Cargill brand on the packaging.

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RECALLED WALMART GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS

• 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
• 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
• 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
• 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
• 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
• 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.

The USDA is advising consumers to throw the products away or return them to the point of purchase. People who show signs of E. Coli poisoning are advised to immediately seek medical attention.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting for five to seven days. Infections typically occur three to four days after consuming a tainted item.

So far, there have been no reports of any illnesses.