Scanga Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
USDA recalls 563 pounds of Scanga Meat ground beef products from December 2023 due to possible E. coli O103 contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible contamination with E. coli O103
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What happened, in plain English
Scanga Meat Company is recalling approximately 563 pounds of ground beef products that may contain E. coli O103 bacteria. 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/1274973-scanga-meat-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274973-scanga-meat-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #064-2023
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“Scanga Meat Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274973-scanga-meat-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #064-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/scanga-meat-company-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o103).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O103 bacteria can cause illness 2-8 days after consumption, typically with bloody diarrhea and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, rare cases can lead to severe kidney issues, especially in vulnerable groups.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Scanga Meat ground beef products with lot code 3345 from December 2023 are affected. Children under 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled with 'It's a treat to eat Scanga Meat OUR REGULAR GROUND BEEF' or 'OUR X-L GROUND BEEF' in 6-lb tubes, or 'SCANGA MEAT HAMBURGER' or 'GROUND ROUND' in 1-lb containers. Look for lot code 3345 on the label.
- Brand
Scanga Meat- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled ground beef products to avoid potential illness from E. coli O103 contamination.
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 O103 contamination.
What are the symptoms of E. coli O103 infection?
Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and sometimes more severe complications like kidney issues, especially in children under 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for products labeled with 'It's a treat to eat Scanga Meat OUR REGULAR GROUND BEEF' or 'OUR X-L GROUND BEEF' in 6-lb tubes, or 'SCANGA MEAT HAMBURGER' or 'GROUND ROUND' in 1-lb containers with lot code 3345.
Contact Scanga Meat
We’ve drafted a message you can send Scanga Meat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 064-2023 — Scanga Meat Scanga Meat Hello, I own a Scanga Meat that is covered by recall 064-2023 from Scanga Meat. 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 #064-2023 (December 22, 2023)
- 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.