Georgia on E. coli alert for tainted beef
Posted: 04.22.2010 at 10:58 AM

Texas company recalls beef due to possible E. coli contamination

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to the recall of some beef that may be contaminated with E. coli. 

Beltex Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas, is recalling approximately 135,500 pounds of beef trim products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 

The following products are subject to recall: 

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF BONELESS NAVEL"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIMMING 50/50"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRACE TRIM"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO BNLS"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF KIDNEY FAT"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO TRIM 75/25"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO TRIM 85/15"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF 115A BNLS CHUCK
         2PCS"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIMMING 85/15 VAC
         PACK"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF B-90 TRIMMINGS 91-
         CTRN"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO BNLS NAVEL
         SOAKED AND SALTED"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIM XF SOAKED AND
         SALTED"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF TRIM REGULAR SOAKED
         AND SALTED"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO TRIM 85/15"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO BNLS 80/20"

•       Various pound boxes of "FRONTIER MEATS BEEF COMBO BONELESS
         NAVEL" 

The products were produced on Oct. 28, 2009, Nov. 20, 2009, Feb. 19, 2010, or April 2, 2010 and were distributed to wholesalers and other federal establishments in the states of Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Each box bears the establishment number "EST. 07041B" inside the USDA mark of inspection on a label. 

E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. Young children, seniors and others with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. 

Those with questions regarding the recall can call Beltex Corporation at (817)624-1136.