FSIS Public Health Alert: Imported Veal Products May Contain STEC O103
U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service alerts consumers about 424 pounds of imported veal products from Netherlands potentially contaminated with non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O103
What happened, in plain English
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert about approximately 424 pounds of raw veal products imported from the Netherlands that may contain non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. Consumers who purchased these products should not eat them and should discard or return the items to the place of purchase. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275166-fsis-public-health-alert-imported-veal-products-may-contain-stec.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275166-fsis-public-health-alert-imported-veal-products-may-contain-stec · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #pha-051617
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“FSIS Public Health Alert: Imported Veal Products May Contain STEC O103.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275166-fsis-public-health-alert-imported-veal-products-may-contain-stec. Based on USDA FSIS recall #pha-051617 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-imported-veal-products-due-possible-non-o157-shiga).
Why it’s dangerous
Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103 can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases, kidney failure. This bacteria is typically spread through contaminated food and person-to-person contact, though it is rare to cause outbreaks.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the imported veal products in Florida and Massachusetts are affected. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications from this contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for boxes of chilled boneless veal products with specific case codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Products were shipped to Florida and Massachusetts and distributed through restaurants and grocery stores.
- Brand
FSIS- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled veal products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Florida and Massachusetts.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Florida, Massachusetts”
States: Florida, Massachusetts.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed illnesses from this contamination?
No confirmed reports of illnesses have been reported due to consumption of these products.
What are the symptoms of STEC O103 infection?
Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases, kidney failure. If symptoms occur, seek emergency medical care immediately.
How can I check if I have the recalled veal products?
Look for boxes of chilled boneless veal with case codes Londbos05597422, Londbos05597426, Londbos05597439, or SELEDEL05593535 and lot numbers 0001, 0005, 0006, or 0012.
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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-051617 (May 16, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.