FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Beef Product Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
FSIS recalls raw ground beef from Greater Omaha Packing Co. produced Jan 14, 2021, with possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Discard or return products purchased between Jan 28-31, 2021, from Art's Food Market in Sandwich, Illinois.
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raw beef product produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co
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What happened, in plain English
FSIS has issued a public health alert for raw ground beef products from Greater Omaha Packing Co. that may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase because they could cause serious illness, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275219-recall-raw-ground-beef-with-possible-e-coli-o157-h7.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275219-recall-raw-ground-beef-with-possible-e-coli-o157-h7 · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-02022021-01
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“Recall: Raw Ground Beef with Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275219-recall-raw-ground-beef-with-possible-e-coli-o157-h7. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-02022021-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-raw-ground-beef-product-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. The bacteria may be present in raw ground beef that was produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. and sold in the specified time frame.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased raw ground beef trays labeled with 'PACKED' dates from January 28-31, 2021, at Art's Food Market in Sandwich, Illinois. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications from E. coli O157:H7 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 2-lb raw ground beef trays with 'PACKED' dates between January 28 and January 31, 2021, sold at Art's Food Market in Sandwich, Illinois.
- Brand
Greater Omaha Packing Co- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Discard or Return Product
Throw away or return the recalled raw ground beef products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, these products should not be consumed. They may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Children under 5 years old and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications like kidney failure.
How can I confirm if I have the recalled product?
Check for 2-lb raw ground beef trays with 'PACKED' dates from January 28-31, 2021, purchased at Art's Food Market in Sandwich, Illinois.
Contact Greater Omaha Packing Co
We’ve drafted a message you can send Greater Omaha Packing Co to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-02022021-01 — Greater Omaha Packing Co Greater Omaha Packing Co Hello, I own a Greater Omaha Packing Co that is covered by recall PHA-02022021-01 from Greater Omaha Packing Co. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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-02022021-01 (February 2, 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.
- 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.