Wolverine Packing Co. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA recalls 167,277 pounds of ground beef from Wolverine Packing Co. due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products with use by date 11/14/2024 or production date 10/22/2024 should be thrown away or returned.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This contamination could cause serious illness, including kidney failure in some cases, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274924-wolverine-packing-co-recalls-ground-beef-for-possible-e-coli.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274924-wolverine-packing-co-recalls-ground-beef-for-possible-e-coli · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #031-2024
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“Wolverine Packing Co. Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274924-wolverine-packing-co-recalls-ground-beef-for-possible-e-coli. Based on USDA FSIS recall #031-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/wolverine-packing-co--recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a harmful bacteria that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases kidney failure. The bacteria can be present in ground beef and may lead to illness after consumption, especially in vulnerable groups like young children and older adults.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased ground beef with a use by date of 11/14/2024 or production date of 10/22/2024 are affected. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for severe complications from E. coli O157:H7 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with a use by date of 11/14/2024 or production date of 10/22/2024. Products labeled with establishment number EST. 2574B inside the USDA inspection mark are affected.
- Brand
Wolverine Packing Co.- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
What is the risk of eating this ground beef?
E. coli O157:H7 can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for products with a use by date of 11/14/2024 or production date of 10/22/2024, and look for establishment number EST. 2574B inside the USDA inspection mark.
Should I throw away the product or return it?
The recall remedy states these products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Contact Wolverine Packing Co.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wolverine Packing Co. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 031-2024 — Wolverine Packing Co. Wolverine Packing Co. Hello, I own a Wolverine Packing Co. that is covered by recall 031-2024 from Wolverine Packing Co.. 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 #031-2024 (November 20, 2024)
- 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.