Recall: Snapp's Ferry Ground Beef Due to E. coli Risk
Snapp's Ferry Packing Company recalls ~410 lbs of ground beef produced Nov 20, 2015, due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
What happened, in plain English
Snapp's Ferry Packing Company is recalling approximately 410 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The product was produced on November 20, 2015, and distributed to restaurants in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This recall follows an ongoing illness investigation where FSIS testing identified a positive result for the bacteria. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275526-recall-snapp-s-ferry-ground-beef-due-to-e-coli.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275526-recall-snapp-s-ferry-ground-beef-due-to-e-coli · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #007-2016
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“Recall: Snapp's Ferry Ground Beef Due to E. coli Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275526-recall-snapp-s-ferry-ground-beef-due-to-e-coli. Based on USDA FSIS recall #007-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/snapps-ferry-packing-company-recalls-beef-product-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause severe illness, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which leads to kidney failure. Symptoms such as easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output can occur, particularly in children under 5 and older adults.
Who’s affected
Restaurants in the Knoxville, Tennessee area that received this specific batch of ground beef are affected. While the product was not sold at retail, consumers who ate at these establishments may be at risk if they experienced symptoms like dehydration, bloody diarrhea, or abdominal cramps.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 5-lb. packages of Ground Beef with a packaging date of November 20, 2015. The package must bear establishment number Est. 9085 inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was distributed to restaurants, not sold at retail stores.
- Brand
Snapp's Ferry Packing Company- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Product
Do not consume the ground beef if you are a restaurant in the Knoxville area that received this batch.
Seek Medical Care
If you experienced symptoms like bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or decreased urine output after eating at affected restaurants, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Cook Meat Properly
Ensure all ground beef is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F using a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Who should I contact for questions about this recall?
Contact Jeremy Southerland, Owner, at (423) 638-7001. For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline.
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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 #007-2016 (January 20, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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