Mountain West Food Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
USDA recalls 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products from Mountain West Food Group, LLC due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with E. coli O26
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What happened, in plain English
Mountain West Food Group is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may contain E. coli O26. This contamination could cause illness with symptoms like bloody diarrhea and vomiting, though no confirmed cases have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274850-mountain-west-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o26-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274850-mountain-west-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o26-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #042-2025
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“Mountain West Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274850-mountain-west-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o26-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #042-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/mountain-west-food-group-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o26).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O26 is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms typically include bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and in rare cases, can lead to kidney failure, especially in young children and older adults.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled ground beef products from retailers in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, or Washington. Children under 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages labeled 'FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF' with 'USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083' printed on the side. The product also bears establishment number 'EST 2083' on the packaging.
- Brand
Mountain West Food Group- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, consumers are urged not to consume these products due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.
What are the symptoms of E. coli O26 infection?
Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and sometimes more severe complications like kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for 16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages labeled 'FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF' with 'USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083' printed on the side.
Contact Mountain West Food Group
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mountain West Food Group to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 042-2025 — Mountain West Food Group Mountain West Food Group Hello, I own a Mountain West Food Group that is covered by recall 042-2025 from Mountain West Food Group. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. 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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Where this comes from
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 #042-2025 (December 27, 2025)
- 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.