FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
FSIS public health alert: Hawaii Big Island Beef ground beef products from August 8, 2022 may contain E. coli O157:H7. Consumers are urged not to consume these products, which should be thrown away or returned to purchase location.
Use caution until it’s fixed
concerns that specific ground beef products may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase
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What happened, in plain English
Hawaii Big Island Beef ground beef products produced on August 8, 2022 may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them and should dispose of or return them to the place of purchase. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275088-hawaii-big-island-beef-ground-beef-products-may-contain-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275088-hawaii-big-island-beef-ground-beef-products-may-contain-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-08182022-01
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“Hawaii Big Island Beef Ground Beef Products May Contain E. coli O157:H7 - Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275088-hawaii-big-island-beef-ground-beef-products-may-contain-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-08182022-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-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 illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases kidney failure. The bacteria can be present in ground beef products without causing symptoms immediately, with symptoms typically appearing 2-8 days after consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Hawaii Big Island Beef ground beef products from August 8, 2022. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk of severe complications from E. coli O157:H7 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Hawaii Big Island Beef ground beef products with 'Packed 08/08/22' and 'Lot 220808' on the label, and case codes like '134R1', '135R1', '134R2', '0134P10', '130R10', or '134R10'. These products were shipped to retail and restaurant locations in Hawaii.
- Brand
Hawaii Big Island Beef- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled Hawaii Big Island Beef ground beef products to the place of purchase.
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 due to consumption of these products.
What symptoms should I watch for after eating these products?
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in severe cases, kidney failure. Symptoms typically appear 2-8 days after consumption.
How can I confirm if my ground beef is safe to eat?
Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F using a food thermometer, as recommended by FSIS.
Contact Hawaii Big Island Beef
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hawaii Big Island Beef to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-08182022-01 — Hawaii Big Island Beef Hawaii Big Island Beef Hello, I own a Hawaii Big Island Beef that is covered by recall PHA-08182022-01 from Hawaii Big Island Beef. 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 #PHA-08182022-01 (August 18, 2022)
- 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.