FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA FSIS alerts consumers to avoid ground beef products with possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. These products, produced May 22-23, 2025, should be discarded or returned to the store.
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the products are no longer available for purchase
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What happened, in plain English
Ground beef products from Organic Rancher that were produced on May 22 and 23, 2025, may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. Consumers should not eat these products and should throw them away or return them to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274885-ground-beef-products-contaminated-with-e-coli-o157-h7-do.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274885-ground-beef-products-contaminated-with-e-coli-o157-h7-do · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-06032025-01
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“Ground Beef Products Contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7: Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274885-ground-beef-products-contaminated-with-e-coli-o157-h7-do. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-06032025-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-1).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a bacteria that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases kidney failure. While most people recover within a week, certain groups like young children and older adults face higher risks of complications.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Organic Rancher ground beef with the specified labels between May 22-23, 2025. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications from E. coli infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages labeled 'ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT' with 'Use or Freeze By 06-19-25' or '06-20-25' on the packaging. These products were produced on May 22 or 23, 2025.
- Brand
Organic Rancher- 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
Are there any confirmed illnesses from this product?
No confirmed reports of illness have been reported from consumption of these products.
How can I confirm if my ground beef is safe to eat?
Cook ground beef to 160°F using a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria.
Where can I get more information about food safety?
Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov.
Contact Organic Rancher
We’ve drafted a message you can send Organic Rancher to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-06032025-01 — Organic Rancher Organic Rancher Hello, I own a Organic Rancher that is covered by recall PHA-06032025-01 from Organic Rancher. 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 #PHA-06032025-01 (June 3, 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.