Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA recalls 1,835 lbs of Dean & Peeler ground beef products from August 2023 due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products should be thrown away or returned to store.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
Dean & Peeler Meatworks is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This bacteria can cause serious illness, including kidney failure in some people, especially children and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275005-dean-peeler-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o157-h7.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275005-dean-peeler-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o157-h7 · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #038-2023
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“Dean & Peeler Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275005-dean-peeler-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o157-h7. Based on USDA FSIS recall #038-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/dean-peeler-meatworks-llc-recalls-fresh-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a bacteria that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and kidney failure. While most people recover within a week, some develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is life-threatening and most common in children under 5 and older adults.
Who’s affected
People who purchased ground beef products from Dean & Peeler in the San Antonio area around August 2023. 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
Look for vacuum-sealed plastic bags labeled with 'Peeler Farms WAGYU BEEF GROUND BEEF' (lot 17836), 'R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13610 STEAKHOUSE BLEND' (lot 17816), or 'R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13603 - GROUND BEEF PATTIES' (lot 17816). Products bear USDA inspection number EST. 51283 and were shipped to restaurants in San Antonio, Texas.
- Brand
Dean & Peeler- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Throw away or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
What products are recalled?
Vacuum-sealed plastic bags of ground beef labeled 'Peeler Farms WAGYU BEEF GROUND BEEF' (lot 17836), 'R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13610 STEAKHOUSE BLEND' (lot 17816), or 'R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13603 - GROUND BEEF PATTIES' (lot 17816).
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for USDA inspection number EST. 51283 and lot codes 17836 or 17816 on the label. Products were shipped to restaurants in the San Antonio, Texas area around August 2023.
Is there a risk of serious illness?
Yes, E. coli O157:H7 can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and kidney failure. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Throw away or return the product to the place of purchase immediately.
Contact Dean & Peeler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dean & Peeler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 038-2023 — Dean & Peeler Dean & Peeler Hello, I own a Dean & Peeler that is covered by recall 038-2023 from Dean & Peeler. 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 #038-2023 (August 29, 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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