American Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
USDA recalls 58,281 pounds of ground beef products from American Foods Group, LLC due to possible E. coli O103 contamination. Products may cause diarrhea and vomiting; throw away or return to store.
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possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103
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What happened, in plain English
American Foods Group is recalling approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef products that may contain E. coli O103. This bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, severe kidney issues. Consumers should throw away or return the products to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274998-recall-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274998-recall-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #044-2023
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“Recall: Ground Beef Products with Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274998-recall-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #044-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/american-foods-group-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o103).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O103 bacteria can cause diarrhea and vomiting, with symptoms appearing 2-8 days after consumption. In rare cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney condition, especially in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
Who’s affected
People who purchased ground beef products with lot codes D123226026 or D123226027 from American Foods Group. 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
Check for products labeled "90050 BEEF FINE GROUND 81/19" or "20473 BEEF HALAL FINE GROUND 73/27" or "20105 BEEF FINE GROUND 73/27" with lot codes D123226026 or D123226027. Products bear establishment number "EST. 18076" inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
American Foods Group- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Throw Away Products
Discard the recalled ground beef products immediately to avoid potential illness.
Return to Store
Return the products to the place of purchase if you have them.
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 getting sick from this E. coli?
E. coli O103 can cause diarrhea and vomiting, with symptoms appearing 2-8 days after consumption. In rare cases, it can lead to severe kidney issues, especially in children under 5, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for products labeled "90050 BEEF FINE GROUND 81/19", "20473 BEEF HALAL FINE GROUND 73/27", or "20105 BEEF FINE GROUND 73/27" with lot codes D123226026 or D123226027. Products also bear establishment number "EST. 18076" inside the USDA inspection mark.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
While most people recover within a week, rare cases can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney condition. This is uncommon but most dangerous for young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
Contact American Foods Group
We’ve drafted a message you can send American Foods Group to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 044-2023 — American Foods Group American Foods Group Hello, I own a American Foods Group that is covered by recall 044-2023 from American Foods Group. 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 #044-2023 (September 15, 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.
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