G & M Co. Beef Recall: E. coli O157:H7 Risk
G & M Co. recalls ~3,586 lbs of bulk beef due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Do not consume; discard or return.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
What happened, in plain English
G & M Co. is recalling approximately 3,586 pounds of bulk beef cuts and trimmings because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products were produced on June 8, 9, and 10, 2016, and shipped to retail locations in New Jersey and New York. Consumers are urged not to eat these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275572-g-m-co-beef-recall-e-coli-o157-h7-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275572-g-m-co-beef-recall-e-coli-o157-h7-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #049-2016
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“G & M Co. Beef Recall: E. coli O157:H7 Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275572-g-m-co-beef-recall-e-coli-o157-h7-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #049-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/g-m-co--recalls-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In some cases, it leads to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased bulk beef from retailers in New Jersey and New York between June 8 and June 10, 2016. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for severe complications like kidney failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for plastic-wrapped bulk beef cuts and trimmings in various box sizes ranging from 30 to 195 lbs. The packaging will bear only the plant identifier M5476 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
G & M Co.- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the beef products as they may contain harmful bacteria.
Discard or return items
Throw away the product or return it 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 and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in New Jersey and New York.
USDA FSIS distribution: “New Jersey, New York”
States: New Jersey, New York.
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.
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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 #049-2016 (June 14, 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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