PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Department of Health is advising consumers that Adams Farm Slaughterhouse is recalling beef, veal, and bison products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
The beef products originated from animals slaughtered on July 15, 25, and 27, and Aug. 3, 8, 10, 11, 17, 24 and 26, and further processed and packed on various dates between July 21 and Sept. 22. The recalled bison products were from bison slaughtered on Aug. 17.
Adams Farm Slaughterhouse is located in Athol, Mass. The items being recalled were shipped to farmers markets, retail locations, and restaurants in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and eastern New York. The products may also have been shipped to other neighboring states.
The products subject to the recall bear establishment number EST. 5497 inside the USDA mark of inspection and have lot numbers 120361, 121061, 121761, 121861, 122161, 122261, 122361, 122461, 122861, 123061, 123161, 123261, 123561, 123661, 123861, 124561, 125261, 125861, 125961, 124261, 120461, 120961, 121161, 121661, 124461, 125061, 126661.
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service was notified of an investigation of E. coli O157:H7, which is a specific type of E. coli. Working in conjunction with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FSIS determined that there is a link between beef from Adams Farm Slaughterhouse and the illness cluster.
Based on the investigation, seven case patients have been identified in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia with illness onset dates ranging from June 27 to Sept. 4. Traceback information was available for five patients and indicated that all five people patients consumed beef products supplied by Adams Farm Slaughterhouse.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. While most people recover in a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome. This condition can occur among people of any age but is most common in children younger than 5-years-old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. People who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Questions should be directed to Ed Maltby, general manager of Adams Farm Slaughterhouse, at (978) 249-9441 x105.
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