Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA recalls ground beef products from Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. is recalling approximately 28,356 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This bacteria can cause serious health issues including kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275129-recall-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e-coli-o157-h7.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275129-recall-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e-coli-o157-h7 · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #001-2022
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“Recall: Ground Beef Products with Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275129-recall-ground-beef-products-with-possible-e-coli-o157-h7. Based on USDA FSIS recall #001-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/interstate-meat-dist--inc--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 bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in severe cases, kidney failure (hemolytic uremic syndrome). Symptoms typically appear 2-8 days after exposure, with most people recovering within a week but some developing life-threatening complications.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased ground beef products from Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. 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 ground beef products with establishment number 'EST. 965' inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed next to the time stamp and use or freeze by date. These products were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
- Brand
Interstate Meat Dist. Inc.- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled 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
What is the risk of E. coli O157:H7?
E. coli O157:H7 can cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in severe cases, kidney failure (hemolytic uremic syndrome). This condition is most common in children under 5 and older adults.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for ground beef products with establishment number 'EST. 965' inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed next to the time stamp and use or freeze by date.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase. Do not consume them.
Contact Interstate Meat Dist. Inc.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 001-2022 — Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. Hello, I own a Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. that is covered by recall 001-2022 from Interstate Meat Dist. Inc.. 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 #001-2022 (January 6, 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.
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