Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Cargill recalls 16,243 pounds of ground beef products from April 26-27, 2024, possibly contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
Cargill is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of ground beef products produced on April 26-27, 2024, due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. This bacteria can cause serious health issues, including kidney failure in some people, especially children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274948-cargill-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-e-coli.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274948-cargill-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-e-coli · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #016-2024
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“Cargill Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274948-cargill-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-e-coli. Based on USDA FSIS recall #016-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/cargill-meat-solutions-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause severe symptoms like bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2-8 days after exposure. In some cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that is most common in children under 5 and older adults.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these ground beef products from Walmart stores nationwide between April 26-27, 2024. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk of serious complications if exposed to the bacteria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with the USDA mark of inspection and establishment number "EST. 86P" on the label. The recalled items include specific ground beef trays with lot codes 117 or 118, produced on April 26-27, 2024, and shipped to Walmart stores nationwide.
- Brand
Cargill- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return the recalled ground beef products immediately as they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
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 cases of illness from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my ground beef is part of this recall?
Look for products with the USDA mark of inspection and establishment number "EST. 86P" on the label, with lot codes 117 or 118, produced on April 26-27, 2024, and shipped to Walmart stores.
What should I do if I have symptoms after eating these products?
Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you experience symptoms like bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or signs of kidney failure.
Contact Cargill
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cargill to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 016-2024 — Cargill Cargill Hello, I own a Cargill that is covered by recall 016-2024 from Cargill. 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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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 #016-2024 (May 1, 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.