Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA recalls 295,236 pounds of raw beef products from Greater Omaha Packing due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products may cause severe illness, especially in children under 5 and older adults.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
Greater Omaha Packing is recalling approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This bacterium can cause severe illness, including kidney failure in children under 5 and older adults, though no confirmed injuries have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275185-greater-omaha-packing-recalls-raw-beef-products-for-possible-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275185-greater-omaha-packing-recalls-raw-beef-products-for-possible-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #026-2021
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“Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products for Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275185-greater-omaha-packing-recalls-raw-beef-products-for-possible-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #026-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/greater-omaha-packing-recalls-raw-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases, kidney failure (hemolytic uremic syndrome). This condition is most common in children under 5 and older adults, though most people recover within a week.
Who’s affected
People who purchased raw beef products from Greater Omaha Packing between July 13, 2021 and when distributed to processors in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska. 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
Products with establishment number 'EST. 960A' inside the USDA mark of inspection. These were produced on July 13, 2021 and distributed to processors in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
- Brand
Greater Omaha Packing- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for establishment number 'EST. 960A' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
Use Food Thermometer
Ensure raw beef is cooked to 145°F (for whole cuts) or 160°F (for ground meat) and rests for at least 3 minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
Questions people ask
Is this recall related to any injuries or illnesses?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products have been reported.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for establishment number 'EST. 960A' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
What should I do if I have symptoms of E. coli O157:H7?
Seek emergency medical care immediately if you experience symptoms like easy bruising, pallor, or decreased urine output.
Contact Greater Omaha Packing
We’ve drafted a message you can send Greater Omaha Packing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 026-2021 — Greater Omaha Packing Greater Omaha Packing Hello, I own a Greater Omaha Packing that is covered by recall 026-2021 from Greater Omaha Packing. 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 #026-2021 (July 29, 2021)
- 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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