JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
JBS USA is recalling imported boneless beef products that may contain E. coli O157:H7. This bacteria can cause severe illness, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Consumers should check packaging for specific affected items.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
JBS USA is recalling approximately 4,860 pounds of imported boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This bacteria can cause severe illness, including kidney failure in some cases, particularly in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275201-jbs-usa-recalls-boneless-beef-products-due-to-possible-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275201-jbs-usa-recalls-boneless-beef-products-due-to-possible-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #013-2021
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“JBS USA Recalls Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275201-jbs-usa-recalls-boneless-beef-products-due-to-possible-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #013-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/jbs-usa-food-company-recalls-imported-boneless-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli).
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 (hemolytic uremic syndrome). This condition is most common in children under 5 and older adults.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled boneless beef products from distributors in New York or Pennsylvania. 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
Check for 60-lb. cardboard boxes labeled '95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA' with 'PACKED ON: 02-SEP-20' and Australian 'EST. 4' on the packaging. Products were imported around November 10, 2020 and distributed in New York and Pennsylvania.
- Brand
JBS USA- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Packaging Details
Look for specific labels on the packaging: '95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA', 'PACKED ON: 02-SEP-20', and Australian 'EST. 4'.
Contact Distributor
Distributors and processors who received these products are urged not to use them, so contact your distributor for guidance.
Seek Medical Help
If you experience symptoms like bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or reduced urine output, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Questions people ask
What products are affected by this recall?
The recalled products are 60-lb. cardboard boxes of '95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA' with 'PACKED ON: 02-SEP-20' and Australian 'EST. 4' on the packaging.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for specific labels on the packaging: '95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA', 'PACKED ON: 02-SEP-20', and Australian 'EST. 4'. Products were imported around November 10, 2020 and distributed in New York and Pennsylvania.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Distributors and processors who received these products are urged not to use them. Consumers should check with their distributor for guidance and contact a healthcare provider if they experience symptoms like bloody diarrhea or abdominal cramps.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
E. coli O157:H7 can cause severe illness, including kidney failure in some cases, particularly in children under 5 and older adults. However, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Contact JBS USA
We’ve drafted a message you can send JBS USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 013-2021 — JBS USA JBS USA Hello, I own a JBS USA that is covered by recall 013-2021 from JBS USA. 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 #013-2021 (April 16, 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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