CS Beef Packers, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products That May be Contaminated With E. Coli O145
USDA recalls 22,912 pounds of ground beef products from CS Beef Packers that may contain E. coli O145. Products should be thrown away or returned to purchase location.
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possible contamination with E. coli O145
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What happened, in plain English
CS Beef Packers is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O145. This bacteria can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea and rare kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274846-cs-beef-packers-recalls-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274846-cs-beef-packers-recalls-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #003-2026
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“CS Beef Packers Recalls Ground Beef Products with Possible E. Coli O145 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274846-cs-beef-packers-recalls-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #003-2026 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/cs-beef-packers-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-may-be-contaminated-e--coli-o145).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O145 is a harmful bacteria that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea and vomiting. In rare cases, it can lead to kidney failure, particularly in children under 5 and older adults with weakened immune systems.
Who’s affected
People who purchased ground beef products with specific labels from CS Beef Packers in California, Idaho, or Oregon between January 14 and February 4, 2026. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for severe complications from E. coli O145 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for cardboard cases with eight 10-lb. chubs of 'BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L' or four 10-lb. chubs of 'FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L' or '81L' with case codes 18601, 19583, or 19563. Products have 'Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26' and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 on stickers and packaging.
- Brand
CS Beef Packers- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Throw away or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported illnesses from these products?
No confirmed reports of illness have been reported from consumption of these products.
How can I check if my ground beef is safe?
Cook ground beef to 160°F using a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria.
Who should be most concerned about this recall?
Children under 5 years old and older adults with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe complications from E. coli O145 infection.
Contact CS Beef Packers
We’ve drafted a message you can send CS Beef Packers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 003-2026 — CS Beef Packers CS Beef Packers Hello, I own a CS Beef Packers that is covered by recall 003-2026 from CS Beef Packers. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #003-2026 (February 11, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.